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Vodafone will sell its stake in SFR by June, with Vivendi snapping up 44 per cent of the French mobile phone operator for a price of €7.95 billion (c£7bn).
Media giant Vivendi is France's biggest mobile phone business and has been in talks with Vodafone over the sale of SFR for a considerable time.
UK company Vodafone will return £4 billion to it stakeholders, with the sale part of a move to have a more focused portfolio.
"The sale of our stake in SFR, at an attractive multiple, represents a significant further step in the execution of this strategy," said UK chief executive Vittorio Colao.
The deal is expected to go through in the coming months, and allow Vodafone to concentrate on its other offerings.
That includes an ongoing project in India, where the company recently paid local partner Essar group around £3.1 billion to buy them out and take 75 per cent of that business.
That deal is expected to be completed by November, although one per cent of stock must be got rid of to comply with Indian ownership law.
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I have a strong interest in the psychiatric rights movement, and the rights of persons with psychiatric disabilities to determine their future and find a place for themselves in society without the burden of stigma.
Some information on psychiatric rights and issues pertaining to electroschock therapy, the over-medication of psychiatrically disabled persons, the pathologization and biologization of psychiatric disability, the problematic nature of DSM diagnoses etc. can be found in the teaching and research sections of this website, and in my own writings and podcast..
In the “My research and scholarly projects” section you will find details of two collaborative field projects on psychosis that I am conducting with my colleague Marilyn Charles of Austen Riggs Center. My research team currently has a book, Lives interrupted: An analysis of life narratives of persons with chronic psychiatric struggles, under contract. It will be published in December 2018.
In the “About my teaching” section of the website you may download recent doctoral syllabi on psychosis and trauma, as well as bibliographies on psychosis, and on adult and child trauma.
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Below is our selection of factory (OEM) and (OE) replica 545i Wheels/Rims. Please note: The terms wheels and rims are interchangeable. Once you find the picture of the 545i wheel you need, simply select the add to cart button below the picture. Our 545i stock (OEM) rims are reconditioned to factory specifications, or if available, brand new OE replica wheels, manufactured to factory specifications in ISO-9000 certified facilities. You can click the "About Our Wheels" link at the bottom of the page for additional information regarding our wheels. Please ensure you are ordering the correct rim(s) for your vehicle. Since we do not have access to customer vehicles, it is up to the customer to confirm the product being ordered is appropriate for their vehicle. We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all 545i wheel orders. We also offer FREE SHIPPING on all wheel orders shipped within the contiguous U.S. You may order your wheel(s) securely online or call us Toll Free, (877) 482-4283 to place an order.
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How To Overcome the Urge To Drink + Recover From Mistakes.
Learn how to prevent, prepare for, and deal with cravings for alcohol. Bonus, learn how to recover from mistakes ("relapse").
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A self-guided course to help you get past the fear of quitting.
Get both self-lead courses for $50.
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Extend USB 1.1/2.0 signals up to 150 feet over Cat5 cabling. Features compact, convenient design.
Extend USB 2.0 signals up to 325 feet via Cat5 cables.
Extend USB 2.0 signals up to 150 feet away with CAT5 cabling and a conveniently compact design.
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Use CAT cable to broadcast up to 16 high resolution SXGA, stereo audio, RS-232, and IR sources 1,000 feet through a single video extender unit.
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We met with Flitz of The Chotto Show and held another Parkour and fall training session with him.
Stunt Training with Flitz – 1/31/2009 from Eric Jacobus on Vimeo.
Fun vid eric. I like the end lol. You got good choice in music.
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Two Salina men are facing drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate-135 Saturday morning.
According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, a deputy on patrol noticed a boat trailer being hauled by a 2002 Chevy pickup that had no tail lights on.
The stop led to the discovery that the driver, 29-year-old Jamie Durham was wanted in Oklahoma on a drug related warrant.
Deputies also found Durham in possession of a small amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a shotgun.
His passenger, 29 year old Casey Nickelson is also facing charges that could include possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
The two were stopped around 5:15am Saturday near the State Street exit on I-135.
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By issuing Community Shares, members of the community can buy a stake in the future of this development. The share offer has been launched with the help of the Building Change Trust’s Community Shares Ready! Programme run by Co-operative Alternatives, an organisation set up in Northern Ireland to promote and raise awareness of co-operatives and community benefit societies.
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Find Rocky Ridge real estate listings & homes for sale Calgary: Search 62 Rocky Ridge real estate listings, attached, detached Nw Calgary homes for sale, REALTORS® on Friday, April 19th 10:48am read Rocky Ridge real estate.
Research 62 active Rocky Ridge real estate listings, MLS® real estate statistics, open houses, townhomes, apartments, MLS® homes for sale, photos of houses Nw Calgary on Friday, April 19th 10:48am. Find Rocky Ridge REALTORS® with active properties in subdivision average price $622,690.31 highest $1,600,000.00. Property types may include Attached homes, affordable Detached Homes, Luxury Homes plus Condos, Townhomes, Townhouses, Rowhouses, For Sale By Owner, Lake Homes including any Bank owned Foreclosures.
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I received an email last week and it was from a tutor who stated her juniors in high school use Futureslps.com as a resource. It really meant a lot to receive the email and also they shared a wonderful resource for College Prep, SAT and ACT Test Preparation Tips and Resources (http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/tips/college-test-prep.php) as a thank you to Futureslps.com. I wanted to say special thanks to Danielle for providing the resource and sharing. It is awesome that as a junior in high school that you are being proactive and taking the initiative to find resources that will be beneficial for your future. To Sarah, I commend you for all that you do, I am sure all of your students appreciate you as a mentor, tutor and teacher.
To all of my followers, I will continue to thank you all for all of your support and dedication. There are not enough ways to say thank you for my sincere appreciation to each of you. Your support means the world to me and it does not go unnoticed!
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The Dolmen Hotel occupies a superb location on the seafront at St Paul’s Bay. This impressive, glass fronted property provides a wonderful base from which to enjoy your Maltese getaway.
The locality of this impressive 4 star resort is second to none, from its waterfront locality affording panoramic sea views, to the private beach and easy access to the the nearby towns of Bugibba and Qawra.
The Dolmen Resort offers a truly unique holiday experience. Where else would you discover a prehistoric Maltese temple within your hotel grounds! Venture a little further and you’ll discover Malta’s National Aquarium, the vibrant St Julian’s Bay and the Island’s historic capital city of Valetta. Each and every one of the hotel’s well designed guest rooms and suites are furnished with satellite television, minibar and air conditioning. En-suite bathroom facilities come as standard, with many rooms benefitting from the inclusion of a balcony or terrace with stunning views across the Mediterranean waters.
When it comes to dining, the Dolmen bestows upon its guests a bountiful array of culinary delights. Menhir, the property’s principal restaurant, provides lavish buffet style breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. The Batubulan Terrace Grill situated at the water’s edge is a great choice for an informal lunch and forms part of the exclusive Amazonia Beach Club Complex. During the evenings, a selection of tasty barbequed foods can be sampled on the wooden terrace, with a pre-dinner tipple available in the conveniently located alfresco Terrace Bar. Live music and nightly entertainment can be enjoyed within the relaxed atmosphere of the Temple Cocktail Bar & Lounge. The property also benefits from 4 outdoor pools, including one specifically for children, plus a PADI accredited diving school and well equipped watersports centre. Relaxation for mind, body and soul is guaranteed within the Myoka Spa, where a sauna, hot tub and fitness centre also be found.
A seemingly endless selection of Mediterranean and International cuisine is afforded in the Dolmen Resort & Spa’s numerous restaurants, from a buffet breakfast or relaxed lunchtime grill, to an award winning fine dining experience. The property also boasts a variety of bars and cafes located both inside and out, to ensure a hot or cold beverage is readily available.
The Oracle Casino comprises an impressive number of gaming tables located within 3 luxurious halls. Try your luck at Roulette, Black Jack or Poker, to name but a few.
Indulge in one of the Myoka Spa’s numerous bespoke beauty treatments, before being re-energised with a hydro massage in the heated swimming pool. A mini gym and sauna are can also be found on-site for guests’ convenience.
The dedicated animation team is on hand all year round to provide a host of activities guaranteed to keep every member of your holiday party entertained. For the adults, everything from Maltese wine tasting, to darts, table tennis and dancing lessons are available, while the children can participate in a variety of tournaments and arts and crafts sessions.
Situated on its own private beach, the exclusive Amazonia Beach Club is solely for guests residing at the Dolmen. The resort also boasts a watersports centre offering the chance to try such activities as canoeing, jet-skiing and paddle boating.
Where is the Dolmen Hotel?
The Dolmen Resort Hotel Malta has a seafront location, within close proximity to Bugibba and Qawra. Malta International Airport is approximately 5 miles away.
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How much was inflation on $42,000 from 1980 to now?
How much is $42,000 in 1980 worth in 2019 dollars?
What was the value of $42,000 in 1980?
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The 2oz size of Maker's Mark Bourbon Gourmet Sauce is perfect for sampling or keeping on-hand when you're on-the-go. Made with real Maker's Mark bourbon, this multi-faceted sauce can add a new dimension to your favorite recipe or be used as a dipping sauce or condiment. Try it on steak, burgers, chicken, and anything else hot off the grill.
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Vocab Quiz today, pg 22, "adiós"-"la sala de clases"
Pg 22, from "adios"-"la sala de clases"
CW/HW: Body worksheet. Students were given a blank outline of a human body, and needed to draw clothing and facial features before labeling the body in Spanish. Extra copy below.
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I'm Sebastian, 21, Chilean and studying to become a veterinary doctor in the Universidad de Chile.
She is Cassandra, my german girlfriend and mother of 2.
We've been in a relationship for a bit more than 2 years, and making money is always the struggle. We've met 2 times when i've come to visit her in my summer vacations. But plane tickets are too expensive, then there's the money for the stay, groceries, transport and isn't alway easy. I would ask for the money to go to her so she can come, but it's easier for her if I go. She's currently saving as well, and if we go over the ammount for the tickets, I'm leaving all the rest to her so she can get them as well. It would be my 3rd time in germany, and as things goes, when I get my title, I could be moving there with her and finaly be a family.
I know Long Distance Relationships for some are hard to believe or achieve, but if there is love it's always possible to make it through. I'm trying to find what kind of schollarship my university could offer for an exchange to germany eventually, or maybe a post graduate study there. So now I'm asking you all for help to get us together once again next year.
Wether you read, share and donate, all help is appretiated. Thank you all so much.
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Thanks to our generous supporters, the city centre project is now open on Saturdays, providing a fun and relaxed environment for men and women who would otherwise feel isolated at the weekends.
So many people seem to live for the weekend, and dislike that back-to-work Monday feeling. But if you’ve lost touch with family and have no disposable income, weekends can be long and lonely. Many services which open through the week are shut, and our guests have shared with us how difficult they find Saturdays and Sundays.
We are very grateful to our supporters whose generosity has enabled us to open from 4-8pm on Saturdays. With a laidback weekend feel, we show films, have pizza and there’s time to chat and play games.
Alfie, who helps run the Saturday sessions, says, “There was a gap in the city from 4-8pm when there was nothing else open. Everybody likes to do something with their weekend. People like to go out for a meal or go shopping or have a night out.
Peter has been coming on a Saturday for a few months. He says, “A friend was coming before me and I came along with him and took a real shine to it. You can sit and watch movies and chill out and relax. You get more of a chance to speak to people on a Saturday and the atmosphere is more relaxed. If I wasn’t here I’d probably be sitting in my room, watching football.
Some people just come on a Saturday, and others such as Adam and Peter come through the week as well. Peter says, “I help out on a Wednesday and Friday evening. I do the laundry on a Friday. I did it to start with to keep my mind off other things and to stop me getting into mischief.
This article first appeared in the winter issue of Connect magazine. Read the full magazine online (pdf).
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Brubecks Boutique Foods began as a lifestyle change for chef, Jamie Whitlock, back in 2000. Seizing the opportunity to develop a restaurant-quality range of retail foods, he began showcasing simple, delicious and fresh food in retail outlets around Brisbane starting at Rock N Roll Fruit Market in Greenslopes.
Jamie has more than 29 years of kitchen experience under his belt after working his way around many of Brisbane’s premier restaurants such as Rumpoles & Victoria’s and the award winning catering company Caxton St Catering. Jamie also gained a wealth of knowledge from his restaurant consultancy in London and Dublin.
Some 18 years later and Brubecks has become a trusted gourmet food brand in South East Queensland and now New South Wales and it continues to be a market leader and influencer. A passion for food and an uncompromising approach to quality has been the driving force behind this development.
“I am so proud of what my dedicated, loyal team and I have achieved. We have been at the forefront of the awakening of the Queensland retail gourmet food scene and we will continue to push the envelope, evolving our offering to consumers who appreciate the quality of hand made food”. - Chef & Owner, Jamie Whitlock.
The philosophy of ‘Simple Fresh Food, Done Well’ has a name; Brubecks Boutique Foods.
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Newborns across Michigan are receiving red hats, stitched with love and infused with the compassion of dedicated volunteers pointing their knitting needles to a vital cause.
Five years ago, the American Heart Association (AHA) launched “Little Hats, Big Hearts,” a campaign in which thousands of handknit red hats are delivered to newborns in participating hospitals across the state during February to raise awareness about babies born with congenital heart defects and healthy living for all children.
Local high school students Cherwasha Hill and Celina Klimkiewicz learned about Little Hats, Big Hearts while researching nonprofit efforts geared towards newborns and preemies for a school project at the Van Buren Technology Center. Hill and Klimkiewicz plan to pursue early childhood education once they graduate from high school.
Between balancing their regular high school courses and the time at the tech center, Hill and Klimkiewicz also took the time to teach themselves how to knit for this project. They also used Facebook to ask people in their inner circle to help knit and donate hats so they could make a bigger impact.
“Between what we made and the donations we received, we were able to donate 302 hats,” said Hill. About 4,000 hats will be delivered to Michigan hospitals this year.
Each year, at least 40,000 children in the United States are born with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD). They vary widely and the exact causes are mostly unknown. CHDs are the most common cause of infant death resulting from birth defects. Today, thanks to medical research, most babies born with heart defects survive to adulthood. Some CHDs are diagnosed before or immediately following birth; others can go undetected for months or even years.
For many new parents who may have a child with a congenital heart challenge, the endearing hats represent hope and are a palpable sign that they need not walk the path that lies before them alone.
The AHA will be accepting hats for next year’s Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign from late fall 2019 to Feb. 1, 2020. They kindly request that the yarn be red, cotton or acrylic, medium to heavy weight and machine washable and dryable.
For knitting patterns and a link for more information on participating, please visit www.heart.org/en/get-involved/little-hats-big-hearts.
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Cake Pop Creations are a product that are gaining popularity. You can find different cake pops in magazines and trending all over. I had not tried any yet and was interested in doing so. Cake Pop Creations sells all different kinds of cakes, designs, colors, etc. They have cake pops for all different occasions and holidays.
For my review, I had some Cake Pop Creations sent for my brother for his birthday. My whole family loves carrot cake so I chose those ones for him to try. When he received the package, he called me and asked if I had sent them because he didn't know who they were from. He thought that someone was trying to scam him (haha). He was very happily surprised with his cake pops. His favorite color is green so I chose these orange and green pops.
We both really liked the pops. They are small and fun to eat as a small treat. Since they are so mini, you can have one and not have to worry about having eaten 100s of calories like most desserts are. The cake is very dense and chewy. It had a similar texture to a brownie which I really liked since I don't like the fluffiness of cake. My brother really liked them too! The Cake Pop Creations were a surprise and a big success!
How cute, I'd love to try these out. I'm a new fan of cake pops. they really are the best dessert.
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ZEM - What does ZEM Stand For?
What does ZEM Stand For?
For ZEM we have found 17 definitions.
What does ZEM mean? We know 17 definitions for ZEM abbreviation or acronym in 5 categories. Possible ZEM meaning as an acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term vary from category to category. Please look for them carefully.
All acronyms (17)Airports & Locations (2)Business & Finance (3)Common Government & Military Medicine & Science (2)Chat & Sub Cultures (1)Education Schools (1)Technology, IT etc.
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If you follow my blog then you probably know that I have paid much attention to marine mammals in the past on my journeys. I saw wild dolphins for the first time on Tenerife. Australia and South Africa followed where I could observe not only dolphins, but also numerous whales. In the coming years as well marine mammals will always get a place on my blog.
The reason for me is, marine mammals need much attention as their futures does not look good for all of them.
Like for example the guiana dolphin.
Although the guiana dolphin can not be listed into any category at the IUCN due to lack of data, and thus, its extinction risk cannot be assessed properly, the guina dolphin actually might be already at risk.
Therefore, it is so important that institutes like the Instituto Boto Cinza in Itacuruçá in the state Rio de Janeiro in Brazil investigates and observes the guiana dolphins in the Sepetiba Bay.
The Sepetiba Bay is a semi-closed bay in the South of the city of Rio de Janeiro. In the previous decades the region has undergone an economic boom with a growing industry. The guiana dolphin, but also the Instituto Boto Cinza are located in Itacuruçá, and thus, in the center of a region that most probably will economically further grow in the future.
Of course, this growing industry led to ecological changes in the habitat of the guiana dolphins and all other numerous marine animals.
It is not surprising that a study found out that the concentration of anorganic pollutants like zinc, cadmium, plumb and mercury that destroy the ecosystem increased dramatically in the Sepetiba Bay.
In the face of the fact that the industrial developments in the habitat of the guiana dolphins apparently will continue, this article is very important for me. Because when I was in Itacuruçá to participate in a tour with the Instituto Boto Cinza, about 200 guiana dolphins had been already found dead in the Sepetiba Bay. Even the New York Times and National Geographic reported about these dolphins in an article.
Guilty is a virus that kill the guiana dolphins.
We heard about this virus and the deaths of dolphins only when we were in Itacuruçá to participate in a dolphin watching tour with the Instituto Boto Cinza.
Our dolphin watching tour with the Instituto Boto Cinza started early in the morning at eight in March because during those early morning hours guiana dolphins go fishing.
We waited at the pier in Itacuruçá for the biologists who guided the tour.
We were not the only visitors on the dolphin watching boat. A family from Uruguay with four teenagers participated as well in the dolphin watching tour.
In total we were six visitors and two biologists who led the dolphin watching tour. One of the biologists was the skipper of the boat and the other biologist told us more about the guiana dolphins in the Sepetiba Bay.
We left and put out to sea.
After a very short time we spotted the first dorsal fin in the Sepetiba Bay.
Of course this guiana dolphin was not alone. Almost in the same moment we observed some more dorsal fins at the water surface.
I saw the faces of the two biologists. They were looking very worriedly into the direction of the dolphins.
As I mentioned above, about 200 guiana dolphins died in the last few weeks.
As much as I enjoy when I see dolphins, this time I was also a little bit sad.
Some dolphins did not look very good.
You could see the ribs when they appeares at the water surface.
Both biologists looked attentively to the guiana dolphins.
They also kept a long distance to the dolphins in order to prevent stress for the dolphins.
For the two biologists it is not only a dolphin watching tour, it is another opportunity for them to check the health status of the animals.
Of course we understood this situation and that it is not possible to further approach the dolphins.
Animal welfare always has priority.
But who are guiana dolphins?
Guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) belong – as the name already suggests – to the family of the dolphins (Delphinidae). The best known dolphin is probably the bottlenose dolphin which occurs worldwide. I observed especially many of them in South Africa.
Guiana dolphins live along the Atlantic coast from Nicaragua to Brazil.
The guiana dolphin lives both in sea and fresh waters. Its closest relative is the tucuxi (Sotalia fluviatilis). Both belong to the genus Sotalia. In contrast to the guiana dolphin, the tucuxi lives exclusively in the fresh water of the Amazonas and its tributary rivers. But importantly, the tucuxi is not a river dolphin of the family Iniidae.
By the way, guiana dolphins and tucuxis are recognized as separate species only since 2005.
Both dolphins have a similar coloration, but they differ in their size and the number of teeth. Both are light to bluish gray on the back and pinkish to light gray on the ventral side.
Their dorsal fin is triangular.
The guiana dolphin is slightly larger than the tucuxi and with more teeth. Guiana dolphins can reach a size of maximal 2.2 meters and a weight of maximal 80 kilograms.
Guiana dolphins prefer a coastal habitat.
They live in estuaries, bays or in other protected shallow coastal waters. Although they might leave the coast up to 70 kilometers.
As guiana dolphins live so close to the coast, they are especially vulnerable to human activities. Their main threats are fishery, ship traffic, sewage and industrial waste. Therefore, they are exposed to a high pollution load. They are especially exposed to threats through human activity close to big cities in the South like Santos and Rio de Janeiro or further North in Recife and Rio Grande do Norte.
Another dolphin that prefers coastal waters is the humpback dolphin in South Africa. Similar to guiana dolphins, humpback dolphins share most of the habitat with humans. Thus, they are as well exposed to high marine pollution. Due to the high pollution load the reproduction of humpback dolphins is negatively affected.
As I mentioned above, our dolphin watching tour started early in the morning when the dolphins go fishing. Guiana dolhins feed on fishes like for example herrings. But also crabs or shrimps are on their menu.
They fish either pairwise or in bigger groups or subgroups. When guiana dolphins go fishing, it is quite common that boobies, terns and gulls assemble around them.
Guiana dolphins usually live in groups of about 50 to 60 animals although one group comprises between 2 to 6 individuals on average. Apparently groups of guiana dolphins are in general larger in the South and Southeast of Brazil than those further North. Usually both adults and young live in a group.
Up until now little is known about their home ranges. However, it is assumed that they might have a relatively small home range of about 15 square quilometers. Nevertheless, guiana dolphins apparently do not travel long distances on one day.
Guiana dolphins probably calve every 22-24 months.
Based on their teeth, is is estimated that guiana dolphins might reach up to 30 or 35 years.
I was wondering what age can dolphins in the Sepetiba Bay reach?
Not all dolphins we met on that day in the Sepetiba Bay were looking ill, but there was one dolphin with protruding ribs. We saw this dolphin again and again.
We were the only dolphin watching boat on that morning. We only saw some small fishing boats.
In general, the guiana dolphins were not moving into one specific direction.
Sometimes they appeared on the right and sometimes on the left of the boat.
Of course the biologists did not follow the dolphins when they were moving away from the boat.
When we spotted some dolphins, the people from the Instituto Boto Cinza switched off the engine of the boat.
Sometimes guiana dolphins were swimming closer to the boat.
The dolphin watching tour took about one hour and a half.
When we finished the tour I still had thousands of questions in my head.
Why do so many guiana dolphins die just now?
How will the region develop in the future?
And how will these developments affect the guiana dolphins in the Sepetiba Bay?
I’m always happy when I have the chance to see dolphins, and I was indeed happy on that day of course, but this encounter was also quite sad.
When we were on land again we went into the direction of the beach to sit in the shadow of some trees. I could not stop to think about the dolphins in the Sepetiba Bay.
In Itacuruçá we spent the rest of our time in the town. We did not go on any other excursions, but we took a rest.
Itacuruçá is a rather small town at the Atlantic coast in Brazil.
Opposite of Itacuruçá is located the same-named island Ilha de Itacuruçá.
Between Itacuruçá and Ilha de Itacuruçá run boat taxis.
At the pier is a tourist information point. This was the place where we got picked up by the people of the Instituto Boto Cinza.
Although there was a tourist information point, the place did not appear to me very touristic.
We passed the tourist information point to walk along the beach.
There are several kiosks along the beach where warm food is served at midday.
Boats were left on the beach.
We walked until the end of the beach.
Life in Itacuruçá starts very early in the morning.
Because fishermen start to prepare their boats for the day.
I could hardly imagine that this place is located in the center of a growing industrial area.
Itacuruçá is very well connected to the bus terminal Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro. In less than one hour and a half you can reach Itacuruçá from Rio de Janeiro with the bus company Costa Verde. There are regular busses from Rio de Janeiro into the direction of Itacuruçá. One ticket costs about 32 R$.
As we came from Itatiaia, we took another route. At first we took a local bus from Itatiaia to the next bus terminal. And that was Resende. The journey took about half an hour. Then we had to drive with another local bus from Resende to Barra Mansa. This journey took about one hour and we paid 11.10 R$ per person. In Barra Mansa we bought a ticket to Itaguaí at the desk of the bus company Cidade do Aço. This journey took about two hours and a half and we paid 37.42 R$ per person. In Itaguaí we had to take another local bus. But this bus brought us directly to Itacuruçá. We bought all tickets at the bus terminals.
It is not possible to buy tickets for local busses on websites like Clickbus or Brasil by Bus. Only tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Itacuruçá and from Barra Mansa to Itaguaí can be booked online.
We stayed in Itacuruçá for three nights. We booked our accomodation via Airbnb in the Apart Hotel. The Apart Hotel is located in the street Alameda do Sol, Itacuruçá, Rio de Janeiro 23860-000. We paied 104.84 Euros for three nights and two persons. The hotel room was very modern and clean including a small kitchen. We were very surprised that we could stay in such a hotel for that price. The only disadvantage in this hotel was that in the evening we had no electricity sometimes for a few minutes. But this was not only in the hotel, the neighbourhood was affected as well. We were very happy with this accomodation, but breakfast was not included in the price.
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Now is the perfect time to give your workers the value of OSHA 10 Training and save a ton of cash doing so. As a TBG member, you pay only $100 per person for an OSHA 10 course that normally costs $350 per person.
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The "Volcan Chinyero" is the location of the last eruption to have occurred on the island of Tenerife in recent history. The Strombolian type eruption of 1909 lasted for 10 days emitting basaltic pyroclastic material and aa lava flows. The red tones are from the oxidization of iron minerals within the basalt.
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Amiens is a beautiful city with a population of around 135,000.
It is the capital of the Department of Somme, in the Picardy region, and is best known for its 13th century Gothic church, one of the 3 ‘classical’ French cathedrals, and the largest in France.
(It even gets a mention en passant in the best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code).
The main part of the town centre runs from the cathedral southwards, and is the usual inspiring mixture of architectural styles, including neo-Gothic and Second Empire (Victorian) with its mansard roofs among a plethora of half-timbering, wrought iron work and wooden slatted shutters.
To the north of the cathedral and along the banks of the Somme and its canals lies Saint Leu, a recently renovated area of wood and brick houses also hosting restaurants and bars.
Sitting in early evening sunshine outside a waterside café with a pre-prandial pastis watching the ducks is still one of life’s great pleasures.
The parks and gardens to the North and East of Saint Leu are an absolute joy.
Bordered on the south and west by the Somme, containing marshlands drained by a network of canals, the Parc de Beauville also has two etangs, or large ponds, providing a sanctuary for a host of waterfowl and other birds.
The small islands created from the reclaimed marshlands are cultivated into gardens or hortillonnages, utilising a process known as paillage, which we believe to be a kind of mulching. The canals themselves abound with water-lilies and reeds.
Among the more famous inhabitants of Amiens was Jules Verne, who married a local girl, served on the council and died in the town in 1905, aged 77.
A pioneer of science fiction and the author of such classics as Around the World in 80 Days, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea, he is reckoned to be the second most translated author of all time after Agatha Christie.
So all in all, en tout cas, Amiens is a vibrant and bustling town, partly due to the large number of students at the University of Picardy.
The town is slightly off the main European motorway routes to Paris so, although the cathedral does attract some tourists, they are easily absorbed into the daily life of the city.
Oh, and there is the totally bizarre Tour Perret (Perret Tower), built around 60 years ago, and standing 30 storeys and over 110 meteres high.
It claimed to be France’s first gratte-ciel or skyscraper.
Picture Copyright of P. Lando. Reproduced with thanks.
This entry was posted in Daft Rhymes, france, humour and tagged amiens, cathedral, da vinci code, gothic, jules verne, picardy, somme. Bookmark the permalink.
Belles photos d’Amiens que je connais un peu !
C’est pas trop difficile, meme pour UnElephant, de trouver les belles choses en Amiens. Une ville merveilleuse!
Some great pics slotted between verse and info … worth the read and thank you for the Jules Verne intro.for I never knew.
My favorite picture was the waterside café with a pre-prandial pastis. I have no a idea what that is and I didn’t want to spoil the image by googling it.
Pastis is an anise-based aperitif very popular in France and Elephant enclosures. I did offer you a glossary on my previous blog, which you probably just ignored. For those less educated than Meme, pre-prandial just means before dinner.
Perhaps that anise-based aperitif is like ouzo or arak which can be enjoyed before, during and after dinner.
Would I ignore you? Off to find the glossary now.
Very much like a light ouzo.
Like a Meme, it can be enjoyed at any time.
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Rye strong ale aged in first-use rye whiskey barrels not once, but twice!
The latest in Prairie’s golden sour series is dry-hopped with Citra hops.
Released to celebrate Stone’s new brewery in Richmond, this India Pale Ale is brewed with raspberries and blackberries from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Change happens. It happens often, and it happens fast. We now teach professionals the ways to navigate through it. Whether it’s a system or cultural change, companies and organizations need to react swiftly to maintain regular operations. Today, the demand for change management professionals who can manage the change process is growing, and it’s poised to grow even more.
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Students must possess a High School Diploma or be eligible for admission as a Mature Student to apply.
Upon successfully completing the LOA, you have the option of applying your courses towards Continuing and Professional Studies certificate programs where applicable.
The program will take a minimum of two terms to complete. There is no maximum time limit for completion of the LOA.
$100 application for applying to the program plus course fees.
The Letter of Accomplishment credential indicates that you have successfully completed an intensive, focused program that addresses the educational requirements for a very precise field of study. Not as broad and exhaustive as a certificate program, an LOA from the University of Manitoba is still held in high regard in the professional community.
The program can be completed in a minimum of two terms on a part-time basis to accommodate working professionals like you.
The courses can be taken in any order although we recommend that you start with the Practice of Change Management.
Yes, you can enroll in just a single course. Completed courses can later be applied towards a Letter of Accomplishment in Change Management.
The Change Management program is accredited by CPHR Manitoba. CPHR Manitoba members earn CPHR Continued Professional Development hours for completing courses in this program. Documentation to confirm hours earned is provided by Extended Education at the U of M upon successful completion of each course.
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Straight Up, the Ventura County-wide youth advocacy project, has opened its most recent video contest for submissions from young people in Ventura County.
Entrants can choose from topics on underage and binge drinking, impaired driving, prescription drug abuse (and the links to heroin use) and the impact to the adolescent brain with marijuana use.
2011-2012 California Healthy Kids Survey results showed that Ventura County youth continue to abuse prescription drugs and use heroin and marijuana. For example, 20% of 11th graders and 14% of 9th graders have used prescription pain medications to get high. Marijuana use doubled for 5th graders between 2009 and 2012. Heroin continues to be an escalating problem -- several young people in Simi Valley and elsewhere have fatally overdosed in recent years. Often, the problem starts with prescription drug abuse with the user "graduating" to heroin for similar effects.
Alcohol use and impaired driving also continue to be a local issue. In Ventura County, alcohol use is highest among 18- to 20-year-olds not old enough to legally purchase it, and is a factor in nearly half of all teen automobile crashes.
The contest is open to Ventura County young people 12-25 years of age who live or go to school within Ventura County. Short videos (30-90 seconds) are preferred, but longer videos are welcome as well. A grand prize of $500 will be awarded, as well as several runner-up prizes. Entries must be received by Friday, May 16, 2014. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 30.
Downloadable rules and guidelines can be found at www.straightupvc.org/contest. Information sessions, training and equipment lending can be made available. Call 805.647.4622 with any questions.
Straight Up Ventura County (a project of Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Alcohol and Drug Programs) works closely with young people to raise awareness and create change around the issues of alcohol and drug abuse. Advocacy training, reality improv workshops and video projects are some of the way youth can get engaged and become empowered.
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Security Vacuum - Anything Better Than Nothing?
"I don't have a Facebook account as I am worried about privacy/identity theft/my boss knowing what I did last Saturday/my patients/pupils/clients seeing what I did last Saturday...". A fair assumption you would think? Facebook can easily be replaced with any other on line account linked to the personality of an individual such as LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter and so on.
Whilst there are various settings that can now be put in place to increase privacy on some of the social networking sites, suspicion still remains. However, what would happen if you didn't create a Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn account? Sure, there would be a definite reduction in risk of any of your personal information, photos or history being made available, as it wouldn't be there in the first place.
But, what would happen if some one else put that information there in your place?
LinkedIn - Weak Passwords & Poor Protection?
Last week saw the release of 6.5 million passwords for the online professional social network LinkedIn. LinkedIn, for those that don't use it, is a place to publish an online version of your career history and connect to work colleagues and acquaintances away from the more friends focused Facebook. The site is popular, with over 160 million users spread across 200 countries, with no real direct competitor.
The release contained only the passwords of the users and not the associated email addresses, making the hack only slightly less worrying. The passwords were also hashed, seemingly with the SHA1 algorithm, but unsalted. The salting factor is generally what makes hashing more secure and without, many of the passwords were easily reversed back into plain text. The failure to properly use a salt during the hashing phase is deemed to be a major failure in basic password security.
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You can watch Toy Story of Terror (2013) online free on MOVIE2KTO page by streaming the movie in the video player above or by choosing a different version to play below it. This movie is hosted on third party server and was not uploaded by MOVIE2KTO or any person affiliated with MOVIE2KTO. If you're trying to watch Toy Story of Terror (2013) and it isn't loading, please check our CONTACT page to report it as a dead link.
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"Lake Tahoe was over 50 degrees warmer than the -9 degree weather we had at sunrise."
"An unexpected blizzard turned my June vacation to Yellowstone into a January scene! Despite the weird weather, the bison continued to enjoy the new green grass peeking out beneath the snow along the shore of this beautiful lake."
"The Hudson River on a winter morning."
"Icy lake in winter, Brevard, North Carolina."
"As cold and cruel as winter can be, it also offers some dramatic beauty such as this frozen waterfall located behind our home and frozen onto the surface of Grayson Lake in KY."
"New London, New Hampshire is at the north end of beautiful Lake Sunapee."
"As the story goes, when the Pail and Shovel Party took over student government at the University of Wisconsin, they promised to have the Statue of Liberty relocated to campus, but when they were airlifting it in, the cables broke and the statue sunk into Lake Mendota."
"Lake Naa in Greenland has a coating of ice."
"This picture depicts Fanette Island which is the only island on Lake Tahoe and is located in Emerald Bay. My wife and I were taking an excursion on the M.S. Dixie II paddleboat in February when this amazing view was captured. Fortunately for us, Lake Tahoe does not freeze over in the winter because of its amazing 1000 ft average depth."
"Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. No traffic, no buildings, not a single soul in sight. Just loads of peace, fresh air, and incredibly beautiful landscapes."
"Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, Vancouver."
"Early morning, and a little wispy cloud streamed over Dewey Lake."
"Fishing boat in Glacier Bay, Alaska."
"The 2011 Cottage Cup in Burr Ridge, Ontario, Canada. Every year my buddy and his 4 brothers invite all their friends up to the family lake for an annual hockey tournament. This year was cold, -14, but probably the best year yet."
"Ely, Minnesota lake country in winter."
"Winter in the marshes on the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina."
"View of Cucumber Falls from the steps leading down."
"This is the beautiful Esopus Creek just west of the Woodland Valley Bridge."
"Sharing the Paulet Island beach with a solitary skua and a fur seal."
"While photographing the February winter sunsets on Sitka Sound, Alaska I positioned myself to include the Rockwell Reef Lighthouse."
"This photo was taken from the grounds of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, MD. I am looking south I believe, into the harbor. The low sun, scattered clouds, and leafless trees provided some great shots that day."
"The East Fork is beautiful any time of the year, especially in winter after a snowfall."
"A rock encased in ice in Smith's Cove, Green's Island, Maine."
Frozen rivers for skating, waterfalls that cascade down as solid icicles, morning mists rising off lakes as the sun rises. Such magical scenes define winter, and these 25 photos capture them perfectly.
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MANCHESTER UNITED keeper David De Gea has failed to rule out a move back to La Liga one day.
The 23-year-old joined United from Atletico Madrid in June 2011 and initially struggled to adapt to the physical nature of the top flight.
De Gea's future has been the subject of conjecture before and he has been linked with a move to Barcelona.
Victor Valdes, who was a target of Monaco in the summer, has been tipped to leave the Camp Nou at the end of the season, with De Gea identified as a possible replacement.
And De Gea gave a wry smile when asked by a journalist from Spanish paper Sport whether he would consider a move to Barcelona.
He answered: "Would I sign for the club. You never know."
De Gea has currently racked up 97 appearances for the club.
But he is someway behind United's record appearance holder - Alex Stepney (539).
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From compost to mushroom, Fancom creates the conditions for balanced mushroom growing. Fancom has a climate computer suitable for each phase of the production process, from fermentation to harvest. A complete, customised system for trouble-free operation and efficient operational management, aimed at cost reduction, quality improvement and energy saving.
Our systems are total solutions consisting of a control computer and peripheral equipment developed by experts with sound knowledge of the mushroom growing processes. Our Lumina controllers have easy to use touch screens with smart control functions, user friendly overviews and trend graphs, giving the user a quick overview of the situation in the growing rooms and tunnels.
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-Clapping, swinging, singing, bouncing and moving to music.
-Playing ensemble music using different instruments like shakers, sticks, bells, triangles etc and learning to play together.
-Being rewarded for an action well done by all the mommies in the room is a big boost towards confidence building.
-Imitating other walkers and trying to copy some moves and actions.
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Miconia incurva Gleason is an endemic tree to cloud forests on the Caribbean slope of the main cordilleras of Costa Rica. It is quite a distinctive species because of its leaf under side covered in indument, and large flowers with long and clawed calyx teeth. It is a very rare species and I have been wanting to collect it for a while but have yet to encounter it. It was a great surprise to receive some photographs of M. incurva from Costa Rican botanist and contributor to this site Ronny Josué Morales Mesén. He collected it in bloom December 9, 2013, in the province of Alajuela, specifically in El Castillo, on the slopes of Arenal volcano in the canton of San Carlos, 17 km west of Fortuna, at 1000 m in elevation. The specimen was deposited at the Museo Nacional of Costa Rica (acronym CR) and vouchered R. Morales Mesén 25. Below are a couple of photographs of this rare tree taken by Ronny. I think they are the only ones known of the flowers of this species. Thank you for showing us the flowers of this rare species Ronny!
Miconia incurva Gleason es un arbol endemico de los bosques nubosos de la vertiente Caribe de las principales cordilleras de Costa Rica. Es una especie bastante distinctiva por tener el enves de la hojas cubierto de tricomas, y flores grandes con dientes del caliz largos y en forma de garra. Esta especie es bastante rara y la he querido colectar hace tiempo pero todavia no me la he topado. Fue una gran sorpresa recibir una fotos de M. incurva del botanico y contribuyente a esta pagina Ronny Josue Morales Mesén. EL la colectó en flores el 9 de Diciembre, 2013, en la provincia de Alajuela, específicamente en la localidad de El Castillo, en las faldas del Volcán Arenal, cantón de Alajuela, 17 km al oeste de Fortuna, a 1000 m de elevación. El especímen fue depositado en el Museo Nacional de Costa Rica (acrónimo CR) bajo el número R. Morales Mesén 25. Abajo un par de fotos de este árbol raro tomadas por Ronny. Yo creo que son las únicas fotos que existen hasta el momento de esta especie con flores. Gracias por enseñarnos las flores de esta especie tan rara Ronny!
Finally Miconia calocoma in bloom! – Finalmente Miconia calocoma con flores!
Miconia calocoma is a small tree endemic to the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica where it grows from about 20 to 600 m in elevation. It was proposed as a new species in 1989 by Dr. Frank Almeda and is known from very few specimens. I have had the luck of collecting this species in La Cabanga of Guatuso in the province of Alajuela, and at La Selva Biological Station in Heredia. In the former locality it was surprisingly somewhat common but at La Selva it is quite rare. Unfortunately I have never been able to find it in bloom and as far as I know nobody has photographed it blooming. Until now! The great naturalist and Melastomataceae expert at La Selva Enrique Salicetti has been keeping a close eye at some individuals and finally caught it blooming! Here is an amazing image of the flowers taken by Enrique. More images will be posted on its Species Page in the future.
Miconia calocoma es un árbol pequeño endémico de las zonas bajas del Caribe de Costa Rica, donde crece de 20-600 m de elevación. Fue propuesto como una nueva especie en 1989 por el Dr. Frank Almeda y se conoce de muy pocos especímenes. He tenido la suerte de colectar esta especie en La Cabanga de Guatuso en la provincia de Alajuela y en la Estación Biológica La Selva en Heredia. En la primer localidad sorpresivamente era relativamente común, pero en La Selva es bastante rara. Desafortunadamente nunca he podido encontrarla con flores y hasta donde conozco nadie la ha fotografiado con flores. Hasta ahora! El gran naturalista y experto de las Melastomataceae de La Selva Enrique Salicetti ha estado pendiente de unos individuos y finalmente la encontró con flores! Acá una foto buenísima tomada por Enrique. Más imágenes serán puestas en su “Species page” (Pagina de especie”) en el futuro.
I recently posted some images of a species of Euglossa visiting the flowers of Blakea maurofernadeziana. The bee is somewhat small in comparison to the size of the androecium and gynoecium of the flower so a colleague asked me if perhaps this bee was not the actual pollinator. Indeed it is possible a larger bee is the pollinator. We still need to really study the species but it is always nice to share a good picture of a bee on a melastome flower. So here goes. This photograph comes to us from Ronny Josue Morales Mesén in Costa Rica. We can tell it is Blakea maurofernandeziana because of the yellow calyx tubes and sepals in the flowers that have gone on to fruiting. Also, in the central flower as well as in the one below, we can see the style bent to one side. This is always so in this species, as are the almost perpendicular stamens placed flat. The bee appears to be a female carpenter bee (Xylocopa sp.). We know it’s a female because they are the ones that collect pollen to take to the larvae. It does seem to fit the flower better than the Euglossa and might be a better pollinator of the plant. If somebody knows what the bee is, please let us know!
Reciéntemente puse unas fotos de una Euglossa visitando las flores de Blakea maurofernadeziana. La abeja es algo pequeña en comparación con en el tamaño del androceo y gineceo de la flor entonces un colega me preguntó si tal vez esta no era la polarizadora de la planta. Definitivamente esto es possible, y que la abeja polinizadora sea más grande. En realidad necesitamos estudiar la especie en detalle, pero siempre es bonito compartir fotos de abejas en flores de melas. Esta foto nos la manda Ronny Josue Morales Mesén de Costa Rica. Sabemos que es Blakea maurofernandeziana por el cáliz amarillo en frutos inmaduros. Además, en la flor central y la de abajo, se observa el estilo doblado hacia un lado. Esto siempre es así en esta especie, así como los estambres perpendiculares al estilo y aplanados. La hembra parece ser una hembra de (Xylocopa sp.). Sabemos que hembra porque son las que zumban las flores para llevar el polen a la larva. Esta abeja parece calzar la flor mejor que la Euglossa y tal vez sea mejor polinizadora de la planta. Si alguien sabe cual es la abeja, dejanos saber!
Blakea gregii was described not that long ago from Cerro Pate Macho in Chiriquí, Panama (Almeda, 1990). Since then, it was reported to be known from less than five collections, all from the type locality and nearby Cerro Horqueta also in Chiriquí (Almeda, 2000). Blakea gregii belongs to a group of species with green petals that includes B. austin-smithii, B. chlorantha, B. penduliflora, and B. purpusii, and can be distinguished from these species by “having uppermost internodes and elevated primary veins on abaxial leaf surfaces that are densely covered with appressed brown hairs 1-2.5 mm long, leaves that lack the saccate pseudoformicarial pouches at the petiole laminar junction, and outer and inner floral bracts that are shorter than the combined length of the hypanthium and calyx lobes” (Almeda, 2000).
During a series of expeditions led by Dr. Alex Monro of the Natural History Museum, London, with funding by the Darwin Initiative, and in collaboration with botanists from the National Institute for Biodiversity (INBio) of Costa Rica, the under collected locality of Fila Matama was visited. Fila Matama is located on the Caribbean slope of the Talamanca mountain range in the province of Limon in Costa Rica. Expeditions to this area usually result in interesting finds.
On October 29, 2007, botanists mainly from INBio collected specimens 11 km SW of the town of Aguas Zarcas in Fila Matama at an elevation between 1400 and 1500 meters above sea level. One of the plants they collected and photographed (see live pictures below) was an unusual species of Blakea with green petals. After studying the specimens, D. Santamaría and myself have come to the conclusion that it closely matches the type of B. gregii in the dense reddish indument of the leaf underside and small outer floral bracts (see images of the type of B. gregii below). The possibility remains that the Costa Rican material corresponds to a new species because of its longer peduncles and geographic disjunctive location. The fact that so few specimens of B. gregii and the recently discovered Costa Rican population exist, including the lack of good flowering specimens fo the Costa Rican population, precludes a better assessment and possible separation of the Costa Rican population as a new species.
Figure 1. A. Abaxial surface of the leaf. B. Habit (note pendulous flowers). C. Flower buds to the left, and apparently eaten up older flower to the right. Photographs by Daniel Solano from specimen vouchered D. Santamaría et al. 6703 with at least one duplicate at INB.
Figure 2. A. Holotype of Blakea gregii. B. Specimen vouchered D. Santamaría et al. 6703 collected in Fila Matama, Limón, Costs Rica.
Almeda, F. 1990. New species and new combinations in Blakea and Topobea (Melastomataceae), with an historical perspective on generic limits in the tribe Blakeeae. Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 46: 299-326.
Almeda, F. 2000. A Synopsis of the Genus Blakea (Melastomataceae) in Mexico and Central America. Novon 10(4): 299-319.
A little while ago (January 4, 2012 to be exact), I received some photographs from my good friend, foremost expert on the flora of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, and collaborator of this site, Reinaldo Aguilar. “Rei” as we call him, lives in Los Charcos de Osa where he leads his own research station. The forest there is amazingly diverse, including a lot of endemic species like the large melastome tree Miconia osaensis. The photographs I am about to share, are a selection of all the ones Rei took between 3:33 and 6:39 am of that day. They show the opening of the flower of the melastome Blakea maurofernandeziana (which occurs in Guerrero and Oaxaca in Mexico, and from Nicaragua to Panama) from flower bud to fully opened flower. During that process you will notice, among other things, how the style starts out straight and then bends towards one side. This is how you usually encounter this flower, with the style bent to one side. It always appears to be bent to the same side.
Another interesting aspect of this species is how the yellow area in the stamens, which is known to attract bees, is not where the anther pores from where the pollen comes out of are situated. This suggests that perhaps these flowers are deceptive and at least attempt to trick the bees when they visit. Then you will see the female orchid bee of the genus Euglossa visiting the flowers. Because of the still frames, it is impossible to see them buzzing them, but they do. That’s how they shake the pollen out of the stamens to take to their larvae and feed them. Lastly, in the last frames, you will notice the stigma with pollen deposited on it. We are not sure if that pollen is from another individual of the same species of plant but it might be and that’s likely how this plant gets pollinated.
Thank you Rei! For your time, patience and willingness to share these amazing observations!
Hace poco tiempo (Enero 4, 2012 para ser exacto), recibí unas fotografías de mi buen amigo, experto de la flora de la Península de Osa, y colaborador de esta página, Reinaldo Aguilar. “Rei”, como le decimos, vive en Los Charcos de Osa donde lidera su propia estación de investigación. El bosque ahi es sumamente diverso, incluyendo muchas especies endemicas como el arbol grande de melas Miconia osaensis. Las fotografías que voy a compartir son una selección de todas las que tomó Rei entre las 3:33 y 6:39 am de ese día. En ellas veran a una flor de Blakea maurofernandeziana (la cual ocurre en Guerrero y Oaxaca en México, y de Nicaragua a Panamá) abriéndose desde botón floral hasta flor totalmente abierta. Durante dicho proceso, notarán, entre otras cosas, como el estilo comienza recto y luego se dobla hacia un lado. De esta forma es como usualmente uno se encuentra esta flor, con el estilo doblado hacia un lado. Siempre parece estar doblado al mismo lado.
Otro aspecto interesante en esta especie es como la zona amarilla en los estambres, la cual se sabe atrae a las abejas, no está situada donde se encuetran los poros por donde sale el polen. Esto sugiere que tal vez estas flores por lo menos intentan engañar a las abejas cuando son visitadas. Después verán a una hembra abeja de las orquídeas del género Euglossa visitando las flores. Debido a que las fotos son estáticas, es imposible ver a las abejas zumbando las flores, pero lo hacen. Así es como sacan el polen de las anteras para llevárselo y dárselo de comer a las larvas. En las últimas fotos, notarán el estigma con polen depositado en él. No estamos seguros si el polen es de un individo de la misma especie pero es posible y así es como posiblmente es polinizada esta especie.
Gracias Rei! Por tu tiempo, paciencia, y ganas de compartir estas increíbles observaciones!
I wanted to share the style with the weirdest morphology I’ve seen in any melastome. This kind of style that is thin and then abruptly enlarges, appears to be present in every species of the genus Monolena. Why this morphology? I have no clue…If you have seen something like this or weirder in a melastome do let us know!
Quería compartirles el estilo con la morfología mas rara que he visto en las melastomatáceas. Este estilo, el cual es muy delgado y se hace ancho abruptamente parece ser único en las especies del género Monolena. Porque esta morfologia? Ni idea…Sí has visto algo así o más raro en una melas dejanos saber!
For more information on the genus and some images of two species (for now) go here.
Para más información sobre el género e imégenes de dos especies (por ahora) ir acá.
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What is Solar Control glass?
What is solar control glass ?
Excess heat and glare caused by the sun can be a major source of discomfort in some indoor environments, especially those with glass roofs, conservatories or with large glazed areas. The latest double glazing window solutions for solar control reflect and filter the sun’s rays, allowing natural daylight into the room, but without uncomfortable visual glare. Rooms can be kept cooler during sunny periods, reducing the need for air-conditioning.
A variety of solar control glass solutions are available, depending on the level of solar control needed. The glass is manufactured by tinting and/or applying a metallic coating. Online coating offers a greater range of performance and a more neutral appearance for solar protection glass.
The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), which measures a window’s ability to transmit solar energy into a room, is measured in value from 0 to 1. The SHGC is commonly referred to as the g-value, or solar factor. The lower a window’s g-value, the greater its ability to insulate against solar heat build up.
Solar control glass can be incorporated into double glazing window with combinations of self-cleaning, Low E and decorative glass solutions. Combining solar control glass with Low E thermal insulation in one double glazing unit, offers optimum temperature comfort all year round.
A solar control glass is a glass with a special coating designed to reduce the amount of heat entering a building. It reflects and absorbs heat as well as filtering light for reduced glare. Using a solar control glass can reduce the need for air-conditioning and blinds. There are many types of solar control glass offering different aesthetic options; tinted, reflective and neutral.
The glass used in our conservatory roof glazing has a versatile solar control coating. It helps to prevent the build up of heat during hot summer months.
The solar control coating reflects the heat from the sun back to the outside of the conservatory keeping the interior cooler in the summer months, and significantly reduces the amount of heat that is able to pass into your conservatory providing you with a more comfortable and useable living space.
The coating is incorporated into our Natura and Aqua roof glass solutions for maximum solar control and is combined with SGG PLANITHERM 4S glass for maximum thermal insulation. The coloured tints on our roof glass also provide solar control as they absorb more heat and radiate it back to the outside. Combining a tint with a coating to reflect even more heat will increase the overall cooling performance even further.
The result? You can have the best of both worlds - solar control coating to keep cooler in warmer summer months, and the thermal retention properties of SGG PLANITHERM 4S in the winter.
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Would a cardboard cut-out be just as effective?
Fife is ahead of the game, already using cardboard cutouts of officers holding radar guns to discourage speeding. In the Kingdom, it’s working — at least according to non-cardboard officers — so Tayside might follow along.
It’s not the first such idea, of course, generated by desperation and public pressure.
Authorities add bumps, change the road surface, narrow the street, erect flashing signs with guilt-inducing messages and paint markings in every colour the human eye can see. Even with a life-size fake police officer in the mix, the streets can’t get any weirder.
But engineering can only take you so far, because sooner or later an idiot comes along and the problems start.
For years, I lived by the side of the A93 in Perthshire. It’s a Petri dish for anyone who wants to study human fallibility.
I saw a lot of blood and mangled steel over the years, although admittedly, the problem was eased when the council changed the camber of the road, reducing the frequency at which people landed in my hedge.
Ironically, the only time that road is safe is when it’s closed due to an accident, because the common factors in all crashes are people and motor vehicles.
As we wait for self-driving cars to be rolled out, the only hope we have is changing human behaviour. Let’s all do our part.
In a car with a heavy-footed driver? Call them on it.
See a car speeding by? Report it.
Tempted to go a bit faster? Resist and behave. Better still, take the bus if there is one.
They may be ludicrous and helpful but cardboard police are also mightily depressing.
Yes, let’s try them but let’s learn the lesson they carry: we can all do better.
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1. Vinegar – this should be poured onto a damp cloth to blot the stain until you remove the wine completely.
2. White wine – if you have a glass of white wine, it should be poured immediately over the red wine stain. The red wine is neutralized by the white wine to make the stain vanish.
3. Club soda – this should be directly poured on the stain, and with luck, the stain can be removed.
4. Baking soda – sprinkle this on the stain, then wiping, can remove the stain after blotting with a cool, damp cloth.
5. Coarse salts – Kosher salt, an example, is the best. It should be left for some minutes, and then wiped away. Then, use a damp cloth to blot until the stain vanishes.
6. Clean, damp cloth – a clean, damp cloth should be used to blot the stain before the red wine can disappear. No attempt should be made to rub on the stain to remove the stain, as that causes spreading, making the problem to be worse.
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This week we’re getting ready to celebrate Halloween and maybe have our little ones go trick or treating! As such we’ve created this Daily Theme contest and we’re asking you to share some of your best memories about Halloween. Tell us about the time you went trick or treating, share with us some of your spookiest costumes, have your say and let your opinion be heard!
*This contest will be open until October 31st, 2017 at 8 AM EST.
ICYMI the “cash me outside” girl just landed herself a record deal. Yep, we can’t believe it either. In case you don’t know who this “star” is, take a look at this Dr. Phil clip.
This 13 year old girl was on Dr. Phil because her mother can no longer control her. During her segment she tells the audience to “catch me outside, how about that” except it comes out as…. “cash me ousside, how bou dah“. Now she is famous and has a record deal because of this one line.
What do you think about all of the “reality stars” today? It seems anyone can become famous for literally saying anything nowadays. Do you prefer watching the reality drama of people such as “cash me outside” girl or do you miss the days of actors and musicians actually becoming famous for their talent?
Leave your opinion on our Toluna Team Topic and join in on the conversation!
Hey there! School started, and well, our little ones’ bags are getting flashier, brighter, but sometimes also heavier; the roller backpacks are a thing it seems- but why not make the backpack lighter, instead of just making it easier to carry with you.
So, we wanted to know your opinion, we wanted to see what do you think about schools supplies? What makes sense for the little ones to carry, and what should be changed or what is obsolete?
Participating is super easy, additionally it gives you a guaranteed 500 points, plus, whichever opinion gets the most likes will get an additional 5000 points.
*Promotion Rules: Open to US and Canada only. Limit one opinion created per person. Members must post an opinion on the designated Toluna Topic for their country, and can win 500 points. Opinions must be posted by 01:00AM EST on Monday, September 18th to be counted. Bonus points will be awarded to winners by 5PM EST, on Tuesday 19th, 2017, and will be uploaded directly to user’s accounts. Opinions must not contain any language or image that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account.
We want to know what you’re thinking… so why not have a contest for it? We have a special Weekend Opinions Contest for you starting today, Friday June 23, 2017!
Find the TolunaTeam and TolunaTeamCA topic’s mentioned below and share your opinion on them for 250 points!
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We want to know what you’re thinking… so why not have a contest for it? We have a special Weekend Opinions Contest for you starting today, Friday April 7, 2017!
*Promotion Rules: Open to US and Canada only. Limit one opinion created per person. Members must post an opinion on the designated Toluna Topic for their country, and can win 250 points. Opinions must be posted by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, April 10th to be counted. Bonus points will be awarded to winners by 5PM EST, on April 15, 2017, and will be uploaded directly to user’s accounts. Opinions must not contain any language or image that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account.
We want to know what you’re thinking… so why not have a contest for it? We have a special Weekend Opinions Contest for you starting today, Friday January 27, 2017!
*Promotion Rules: Open to US and Canada only. Limit one opinion created per person. Members must post an opinion on the designated Toluna Topic for their country, and can win 250 points. Opinions must be posted by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, January 30th to be counted. Bonus points will be awarded to winners by 5PM EST, on February 5, 2017, and will be uploaded directly to user’s accounts. Opinions must not contain any language or image that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account.
We want to know what you’re thinking… so why not have a contest for it? We have a special Weekend Opinions Contest for you starting today, Friday December 9, 2016!
*Promotion Rules: Open to US and Canada only. Limit one opinion created per person. Members must post an opinion on the designated Toluna Topic for their country, and can win 250 points. Opinions must be posted by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, December 12th in order to be counted. Bonus points will be awarded to winners by 5PM EST, on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, and will be uploaded directly to user’s accounts. Opinions must not contain any language or image that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account.
We want to thank everyone who participated in this week’s Topic of the Week contest!
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Create any topic (the more the merrier).
The 2 members (one winner from Canada and one from the United States) who have the most comments on any of their topic’s for the week will receive 5,000 points!
Be sure to post interesting topics your friends will want to comment on! Each week we will see who has the most comments on their topics and they will win 5,000 points!
Ground Rules: Open to US and CA members only. Every Tuesday in November, the members who have the most comments on their topic will be selected -One winner will be selected from each the US and Canada to win 5,000 points. Winners will be chosen by who has the most comments on any of their topics. Eligible posts must be in compliance with the Toluna Member Code of Conduct. Topic of the Week winners will be announced within 1 week from launch of the blog post, and bonus points credited to member accounts via direct credit.
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We want to know what you’re thinking… so why not have a contest for it? We have a special Weekend Opinions Contest for you starting today, Friday November 11, 2016!
*Promotion Rules: Open to US and Canada only. Limit one opinion created per person. Members must post an opinion on the designated Toluna Topic for their country, and can win 250 points. Opinions must be posted by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, November 14th in order to be counted. Bonus points will be awarded to winners by 5PM EST, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, and will be uploaded directly to user’s accounts. Opinions must not contain any language or image that is obscene, insulting, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, untrue, misleading or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Toluna reserves the right to review all posts for content, and withhold bonus points from any user violating the rules mentioned above. Violation of these rules, and/or the Toluna Member Code of Conduct may result in the closure of your Toluna account.
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A great way to kick of the next leg of their royal tour.
We can't wait for all the cute new Meghan Markle and Prince Harry photos that will inevitably come from Princess Eugenie’s wedding tomorrow. But If you just can't wait, a never-before-seen photo was just released to hold you over.
In promotion for the upcoming Invictus Games, the sporting event’s Twitter account shared a photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex holding the Invictus flag ahead of the event later this month in Sydney, Australia.
"Fabulous to see The Duke & Duchess of Sussex Fly the Flag for #IG2018 ahead of their trip Down Under!” the Tweet read. "We’re looking forward to hosting them at various events during the Games & including the Closing Ceremony".
According to HELLO! Magazine the cozy fall photo of the couple was taken in Kensington Gardens, and the Invictus Games will be one of many stops on the couple’s royal tour of New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. Their travels will start on October 16 and continue until the end of the month.
The Invictus Games, a project Prince Harry’s started in 2014, holds a lot of significance for the couple and all of their fans. At the Toronto Invictus Games last fall, Harry and Markle made their very first public appearance together, and they did not disappoint. They gave us laughter, touching and so much PDA. Markle even wore a Misha Nonoo shirt to the event dubbed "The Husband Shirt." Talk about foreshadowing.
With the Invictus Games serving as such a relationship milestone for the couple—and clearly a time to drop some pretty big hints—you can bet we will be on the lookout for anything that screams “baby on board” when Harry and Markle get to Sydney.
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Side impact collisions are among the most harmful kinds of car accidents, and they often result in fatalities. Providence is a frequent site of side impact collisions, in part due to the high number of streets laid out in a haphazard and irregular pattern. Side impact collisions typically do not occur unless one of the drivers involved in the accident is driving in a careless or reckless manner, regardless of how the streets are arranged. If you or a loved one suffered injuries or property damage due to a side impact collision in Providence, you should speak with an experienced Providence car accident attorney to discuss whether you may be able to recover compensation for your economic losses and pain and suffering. David Tapalian is a Providence attorney who is skilled in helping victims of side impact collisions seek the full amount of damages that they may be owed.
Side impact collisions, which are also known as T-Bone collisions, are most commonly caused by one driver failing to yield. They typically occur at intersections or merge points on highways. Side impact collisions can occur when a driver fails to stop at a red light or stop sign and drives into the side of a car that is lawfully proceeding. Side impact collisions can be caused by driver inattention. For example, a driver may be distracted by a cell phone or GPS, and they may not realize that they do not have the right of way. Side impact collisions are also commonly caused by drivers speeding up to try to pass through an intersection prior to the light changing.
In Rhode Island, anyone who causes another person to sustain damages in a car accident may be held liable. In most cases, if the party injured in a side impact collision wishes to pursue damages, he or she will allege that the driver’s negligence caused the accident. To show that another person’s negligence caused you harm, you must first establish that the person owed you a duty of care. In most cases involving a side impact collision, the duty owed would be to drive in a safe and reasonable manner, which includes obeying traffic control devices. Next, you must show that the other person breached the duty in some way and that the breach caused the accident. Lastly, you must show that the accident caused you to suffer quantifiable damages. Eyewitness accounts, police reports, and any photos or videos of the accident can be helpful in establishing liability.
A common defense is that the plaintiff failed to drive in a reasonable manner, and therefore the plaintiff’s negligence caused the accident. Rhode Island has adopted a pure comparative negligence law, which allows an injured party to recover damages even if his or her negligence contributed to the harm sustained. Any damages awarded will be reduced in proportion to the amount of negligence attributed to the injured party. If you were injured in a side impact collision in Providence, Attorney David Tapalian will identify any obstacles to your recovery and aggressively pursue any damages that you may be owed.
Side impact collisions are traumatic and often cause substantial property damage and serious injuries. Injuries commonly caused by side impact collisions include broken bones, lacerations, and crush injuries. Damages commonly sought in side impact collision cases include the cost to repair any damage to your car and the cost of any medical treatment for injuries sustained in the accident. Compensation for lost wages and the pain and suffering caused by the accident may be pursued as well. If you were married at the time of the accident, your spouse may be able to recover damages for loss of consortium.
Side impact collisions can cause devastating injuries and overwhelming costs. If you were involved in a side impact collision, you should meet with an experienced Providence attorney to discuss your case. Attorney David Tapalian will work diligently to gather facts that provide you with a strong chance for a favorable outcome under the circumstances. He can be contacted at 401-552-5000 or through the online form to schedule a free and confidential meeting.
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Maybe you try a combination of the two tactics: implementing so-called “austerity measures” to control the outflow of money, while also picking up a side gig to earn a little more income. But whatever you do, it’s easy to accrue some credit card debt while you’re figuring things out.
Once you’ve got that rotating balance, you’ll want to pay it off as quickly as possible. So the question that arises then is, what’s the best way to go about zeroing out your debt? Here are five things you can do to pay your credit card debt off a little—or a lot—faster.
Apply for a balance transfer credit card with a 0% APR introductory offer. The best way to pay off debt quickly is to transfer debt from a high interest credit card to a card with a no-interest promotional period on balance transfers. This way, all the money you pay toward your credit card debt goes toward paying off the amount due, not toward interest charges. This helps you pay off the balance much faster.
Stop putting new charges on your old credit card. If you’re still using your high interest credit card with a rotating balance that never gets paid off, you’ll never be able to get ahead of your debt. The best thing to do is put aside your card and not use it during the time you’re paying down the balance.
Use a credit card with a low APR. If you need to keep using a credit card and cannot pay the balance in full each month, then make sure you are using a card with a low APR. This way, you’ll pay as little interest as possible.
Make all payments on time. Whatever else is happening, be certain that you pay your minimum amount due on every card, every month. This way you won’t be in default of your card agreement and risk having the debt sent to collections.
Keep an eye on your credit score. Maintaining a healthy credit score will give you more financial options to pay down your debt. It’s easier to be approved for a low interest credit card or a balance transfer card if you have a healthy credit score. So make sure to check your credit report regularly.
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According to the research study “Anxiety and Health Problems Related to Air Travel”, anxiety around travel is incredibly common. It states that the ability to enjoy travelling, or to at least be able to take it in your stride without excessive worry or fear, comes down to a natural disposition to be able to cope with psychological and physical stresses. From busy airports at 4 am and dealing with turbulence to finding your way around a foreign country and trying new cuisine, all these experiences can add up to an anxiety related attack of some kind. Even if you are only travelling within your own country, the simple act of being away from home and separated from your ‘safe’, more controllable environment can result in additional stress and feelings of anxiety in even the coolest, calm and collected of people.
As such, it is essential to recognise that anxiety during a journey can occur in anyone, from confident, regular travellers to inexperienced novices. It can come down to something as simple as how you feel on the day or even how well you slept the night before and fuelled your body that morning. Moreover, if you already suffer from some form of anxiety, then, of course, these new situations will only compound the issue to the point that potentially, even just thinking about taking a trip can cause your worries to skyrocket.
Doctors and health experts, such as those at Click Pharmacy, explain that the health problems which can arise from travel-induced anxiety are not dissimilar to the symptoms you may experience when dealing with more generalised anxiety. They can range from physical issues such as nausea, diarrhoea, sweating and a raised heartbeat, to emotional reactions such as feelings of fear and helplessness. Anxiety can even affect cognitive abilities such as limiting concentration levels or causing you to become stuck in negative thought patterns, including assuming the worst outcome in any given situation, which is tough to overcome when flying for example.
Though you may be experienced in having to lower your anxiety using a variety of methods, with such a wealth of potential and unfamiliar situations to contend with whilst travelling, your usual calming practices may not be enough when faced with the unknown.
So no matter how far you are planning on travelling, what mode of transport you are using, or whether anxiety already plays a part in your life or not, planning is vital to help you overcome travel anxiety before setting off on holiday.
The more informed you are, the less likely you are to be anxious. Book your seats well in advance, know your route from door to door, pre-book transfers and check out the local area including your accommodation, restaurants and the nearest doctor.
This might include some calming classical music, your favourite podcast or a comedy audiobook by your favourite author to keep you distracted while you manoeuvre through the busy, stress-inducing airport, during take-off, or any other time on your journey(s) which bring up a sense of panic. Knowing that you have a ‘safe place’ to mentally escape to, no matter what is going on around you, is a fantastic tool to keep close at hand as you travel.
Practise your deep, slow breathing before you go away until you can do it with ease. This type of breathing has been proven to reduce anxiety and can support you no matter the situation you are in, from waiting anxiously for an interview or exam to start, to travelling to a whole new country for the first time. Shortness of breath and a tight chest are symptoms of panic, so by lengthening your exhalations and bringing the air down deep into your lungs, thus expanding your chest and stomach, you are essentially reversing these effects in a very powerful way.
Herbal medications such as St John’s Wart have been shown to be highly effective at lowering anxiety levels. In fact, according to the experts at mental health charity Mind, research suggests that it could be as effective as some antidepressants.
An alternative herbal go-to which you could consider trying is Rescue Remedy spray or sweets. “Medical News Today” published an article detailing the results of a trial of 111 people suffering from anxiety who used Rescue Remedy as a calming agent. The results, which were published in Complementary Health Practice Review, showed that when faced with high levels of situational anxiety, Rescue Remedy effectively reduced their stress when compared with the participants who were administering a placebo dose.
If your travel anxiety is extreme and feels all-encompassing, then it may be worth seeking advice from your GP. They may prescribe you with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRI’s, though if these are ineffective, there are many other variations which may suit your requirements better. Of course, it is best to begin taking a new prescription as early as possible before your holiday to help you to settle into the effects of the medication on your anxiety and ensure that it is working for you, so book an appointment as soon as you can.
If it is easier to speak to someone objective or from the comfort of your own home, then you can contact the medical experts and Doctors at Click Pharmacy who offer private appointments online via email and Skype. They can provide specialist guidance and help you in finding the right support for your worries and anxiety before you travel.
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We invite you to be part of the CERAWeek conversation.
Share your #CERAWeek experience on social and become part of our online community!
Use the CERAWeek App to connect with attendees and stay informed throughout CERAWeek.
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A chance to learn and enjoy soccer alongside mom or dad. The class offers an introduction to motor skill development with a soccer ball, physical boundaries, following directions in a group setting, and exercises and games. A fun introduction to soccer and a wonderful way to have fun with your child.
The class offers an introduction to motor skill development with a soccer ball, physical boundaries, following directions in a group setting, and fun exercises and games. This program needs parent volunteer to support the practices and run the games.
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TOTTENHAM are considering making a move for Sporting Lisbon star Islam Slimani, according to reports.
While Leicester have already been linked with the striker, Portuguese newspaper O Jogo has suggested the 27-year-old would prefer a move to White Hart Lane.
Slimani signed a new five-year deal in August that commits him to the club until June 2020.
STARSPORT present each Premier League club's top scorer from the 2015-2016 season.
But Portuguese sources say he has a £23m release clause, and Spurs are hoping to get him for even less than that.
The striker has had a great season for Sporting, bagging 31 goals in 44 appearances.
He's also made 43 appearances for Algeria, scoring 23 times in his internationals.
Spurs have also been linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez in recent weeks.
Spanish newspaper AS claim Tottenham will trigger his £36million release clause this summer.
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In 1963 I visited my relatives in Woodstock, NY. My Grandfather’s friend introduced us to a new record album, “The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters”. We played it over and over that magic afternoon. Being a somewhat sheltered pre-teen, I was mystified by the song, “Vikki Dougan”.
I think this made a tremendous impression on my own sense of fashion. I own several items of clothing which feature back-interest, although not on Ms. Dougan’s level. My recently re-discovered portrait by Brian Churchill features me looking backwards over my shoulder. I’m wearing my all-time favorite black cashmere dress with a reverse deep V-neck, a pretty bow at the bottom. I love to wear my cashmere cardigans backwards, of course, open down to there, my pearls cascading down my spine. Being from Connecticut, there’s only a vague reference to Douganism. I do thank the truly fabulous Limeliters, and the infamous Vikki Dougan for contributing to my sense of style and mystery.
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(Burbank, IL) St. Laurence High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristen Fisher as the new head varsity cheerleading coach.
Fisher, a member of St. Christina Parish, comes to St. Laurence with extensive experience in cheerleading – eight years as a coach and 12 years as an athlete. A former Golden Girl, Kristen was named an NCA All-American four times. She helped lead the team to back-to-back ICCA State Championships in 2002 and 2003 and was a team captain during her senior year. Kristen also cheered at the University of Illinois-Chicago. As a coach, she has served as an assistant at the grade school and high school levels. During her tenure as an all-star coach, she led her team to multiple National Championships. Kristen is a current resident of Chicago, where she lives with her husband and their 2-year-old son Charlie.
Tryouts will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 9:30 am at St. Laurence. Any student trying out must attend a mandatory tryout clinic on Thursday, April 19 from 4-6:30 pm at St. Laurence. There will also be open practices on Wednesday, April 11 and Monday, April 16 from 4-6 pm. Please contact Coach Kristen at kfisher@stlaurence.com with any further questions.
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Make Applebee's at 1480 N. Main Street in Fuquay-Varina your neighborhood bar and grill. Whether you're looking for affordable lunch specials with co-workers, or in the mood for a delicious dinner with family and friends, Applebee's offers dining options you'll love. Ask about happy hour and our wide selection of beverages, beers and cocktails to quench your thirst, call ahead at (919) 552-1521 to find out what's on tap today.
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One of the most important components of your vehicle’s engine is the serpentine belt. Though relatively simple in design, the serpentine belt is an essential component in the function of various accessories within the engine. The belt is named for the snaking shape it takes on as it winds around various pulleys on the engine. The belt moves these pulleys, which in turn operate your vehicle’s alternator, AC compressor, water pump, and other systems. On most modern vehicles, the serpentine belt is closely linked to so many of the vehicle’s essential systems. Here are some signs that your serpentine belt may need to be replaced or repaired.
A failing belt often makes strange sounds which are similar to squeals or squeaks. These noises come from the front of the vehicle, and upon closer inspection may be traceable to the engine itself. A failing serpentine belt is only one of several problems that can cause these noises, so it’s generally best to have the noise investigated by a professional before making a diagnosis yourself.
If certain functions on your car such as the air conditioner or power steering begin to malfunction, the serpentine belt may be to blame. This is especially likely if more than one system fails in quick succession. You may also notice that accessories stop working and then start again after your car has been turned off for a while.
If your engine begins overheating regularly, it may be a sign that the water pump that cools it is not functioning efficiently. A malfunctioning water pump can easily be caused by a failing belt. If your engine is not running or revving smoothly, it may also be an indication that the serpentine belt is slipping and needs to be replaced.
One of the clearest signs that your serpentine belt may need to be replaced is wear and tear to the belt itself. The belt may appear cracked and frayed if it is ready to break. The tread on the belt may also be missing pieces or look flattened, both of which can cause the belt to slip. Without visual confirmation of wear on the belt itself, it is often difficult to determine whether the serpentine belt is the cause of your vehicle’s problems; however, cracks in the belt can cause it to stretch and squeal, a good indication that replacement is in order.
If your serpentine belt is worn or needs replacement, don’t wait to have it replaced. Call Sun Devil Auto today to schedule an appointment with one of our expert technicians.
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August - Kevin goes back to college!
December - Found out that Tori has a brother!
Whew, what a year! What will 2007 bring??? Not more puppies I hope!
What a wonderful year...God is sooo good! I wonder what amazing and fun things He has planned for your family this year?
This is for you Grandma Alvey!
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Critical Infrastructure Protection is the link between risk management and infrastructure assurance. It provides the capability needed to reduce or eliminate potential vulnerabilities related to essential city assets.
The fire department’s CIP program works in concert with city departments, emergency management, private industry, and businesses to determine community vulnerabilities, analyze alternatives, and prepare for and support incident responses.
Analysis & Assessment identifies the assets critical to mission success and determines the assets’ vulnerabilities, as well as their interdependencies, configurations, and characteristics. An assessment is then made of the operational impact of infrastructure loss or degradation.
Remediation involves precautionary measures taken before an event to fix the vulnerabilities that could cause an outage or compromise critical infrastructures or assets.
Indications & Warning involves daily sector monitoring to assess the mission assurance capabilities of critical infrastructure assets and to determine if there are event indications to report. Indications are preparatory actions that indicate whether an infrastructure event is likely to occur or is planned. Warning is the process of notifying asset owners of a possible threat or hazard.
Mitigation comprises actions taken before or during an event in response to warnings or incidents.
Incident Response comprises the plans and activities taken to eliminate the cause or source of an infrastructure event.
Reconstitution involves actions taken to rebuild or restore a critical asset capability after it has been damaged or destroyed.
In preparation for and during disaster operations, the Fire Department’s Planning Section Chief acts as deputy emergency management coordinator for the city. This involves education and awareness, threat assessment and investigation, and support of incident operations.
To find out more about the City of Beaumont’s emergency management functions, visit their webpage.
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A quick introduction – my name is Rob Daniels, I am a GP in East Devon and also work as an Ear Nose and Throat physician. I have a long involvement in rural and remote medicine, and as well as being an expedition doctor for a specialist trekking company, am an academic tutor on the Exeter University MSc program in Extreme Medicine. I am passionate about supporting healthcare workers in resource-poor environments, and in November 2015 I spent 2 weeks in Rwanda doing a pilot study of a system to allow doctors and nurses in rural areas to get expert advice on ear disease, using a digital camera and mobile internet.
This was very successful and I returned to Rwanda on 27th October 2017 to install the equipment in a small clinic in the western province of Rwanda, close to Lake Kivu. It was important that we stayed healthy and well-hydrated in this under-developed area so we wanted to find a product that we could trust.
The second part of the trip involved a sponsored cycle ride on the Congo Nile bike trail to raise money for pulmonary fibrosis. This is a 240km trail through the bush, that was opened 5 years ago to try and bring sustainable ecotourism to the area. My daughter accompanied me on this trip, to carry out a research study into the impact of the trail on livelihoods and living conditions of women and children along the route.
We spent 5 days cycling and kayaking between remote villages on the shores of Lake Kivu. Cycling 40+ km a day, with around 1000m of climbing most days, with a starting altitude of 1400m above sea level just below the equator, we knew we would need to drink a lot of water every day. Equally important was weight, as we would be carrying everything with us.
Having used a variety of water purification options, from ceramic stirrup pump filters to tablets and even liquid iodine, I was keen to find a simpler but still effective solution. Having seen them at a meeting at the Royal Geographical Society, the Water-to-Go bottles looked too good to be true – they were cost-effective, portable, light and with easy suction.
My only concern was that the larger bottles might not fit in a standard mountain bike bottle cage, so bought an Alpkit stemcell to hold the bottles. The bottles worked better than I could have predicted, proving really easy to use one-handed while on the road, and easy to fill and clean. The water tasted fine, without any chemical odour and they also did fit the bottle cages after all. I also found them really good kayaking on a freshwater lake, where it was great to be able to scoop up some lake water mid-paddle.
I would definitely recommend this product for multi-day trekking, bike packing or kayaking trips, and with replacement filters available, they are really cost effective.
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How to navigate Obama's new tax proposals if you own property in the U.S.
The U.S., however, has an estate tax that taxes the fair market value of a U.S. person’s estate above a certain dollar-level exemption (US$5.43 million). Whether or not there was an accrued gain on that property at death is irrelevant.
To illustrate, let’s assume Cathy, a Canadian resident, dies with a portfolio of stocks worth $500,000 that have a tax cost of only $100,000. When Cathy dies, she would pay up to 25% capital-gains tax on the $400,000 accrued gain as of the date of the death.
If, on the other hand, she was a U.S. citizen, and not a resident of Canada upon death, she would not pay any U.S. income tax, since the U.S. doesn’t currently tax appreciated property at death, nor would she pay any U.S. estate tax since her estate was below the exemption of US$5.43 million. Cathy’s heirs would inherit the portfolio with a stepped-up cost basis of $500,000, allowing the $400,000 accrued gain to permanently escape taxation.
This is where the new U.S. tax proposal comes in. In this scenario, the appreciated assets a U.S. person owns on the date of death would be subject to tax on the accrued gain, with an exemption of US$200,000 of gains per couple and US$500,000 exemption for the gain on a principal residence. The capital-gains tax paid would be credited against any U.S. estate tax owing to avoid a double tax situation.
“President Obama’s proposal is geared towards those individuals that have avoided any tax on assets transferred at death because they fall under the U.S. estate tax exclusion amount,” says Michael Pereira, a tax partner with KPMG’s Global Mobility Services group in Toronto.
Now, what if Cathy were a dual citizen?
Under the new proposal, Cathy would be subject to a deemed disposition on death in both countries. Does that mean she will have to pay tax twice? Fortunately, the answer is no, due to offsetting foreign-tax credits.
What about Canadians who are not dual citizens but simply own a Florida or Arizona condo? Again, no need to update your estate plan due to the foreign-tax credit system.
“Even if this proposal was to become law, Canadians who own U.S. property on death should not expect to see any change in their ultimate tax liabilities between the two countries because of the tax-credit mechanism available in the Canada-U.S. tax treaty,” explains Mr. Pereira.
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Project CARS 2: Ferrari Essentials Pack, Forza Motorsport 6, and Forza Horizon 4 are our top selection to play today.
The latest addition in this selection are Wreckfest released the 30 December 2018 and ranked #24, Forza Horizon 4 released the 1 October 2018 and ranked #3, Assetto Corsa Competizione released the 11 September 2018 and ranked #16.
50 Games like Project CARS 2 daily generated comparing over 40 000 video games across all platforms.
This suggestion collection includes racing simulation games for Android, IOS (iPhone / iPad), Win Mobile, PS4 (Playstation 4), Xbox One, Switch, PC Windows, Mac OS, Linux and 3DS. The order in this selection is not absolute, but the best games tends to be up in the list.
In collaboration with the most prestigious car manufacturers, Assetto Corsa ups the simulation stakes with a focus on pure driving realism, with pin-point accuracy across every aspect of the game. Includes over 90 dream cars from Ferrari, Lotus, Mclaren, Pagani, Alfa Romeo, Toyota, Maserati, BMW, Audi, Lamborghini, Ford, Mercedes Benz, and Shelby, all rendered to an obsessive level of detail, each with bespoke handling and performance modelling taken from manufacturers real-life data and telemetry. Using laser scanning technology to deliver complete accuracy, Assetto Corsa boasts 24 configurations from 15 legendary circuits, including Silverstone, Nordschleife, Imola, Monza, Barcelona, Spa Francorchamps and Brands Hatch.
The most advanced speedway simulator ever made by Techland. A new beginning for the series. Fully licensed by BSI Speedway, which made it possible to transfer the thrill of real speedway into the game, faithfully recreating this unique experience down to the smallest detail. Nicki Pedersen, Jarosław Hampel, Tai Woffinden, Krzysztof Kasprzak, Greg Hancock, and more… - FIM Speedway Grand Prix 15 will feature all the best riders from the current season, on top of authentic Grand Prix stadiums and different surface types. Dynamic real-time commentary, online matches for up to 4 players, roaring engines, incredible speed, dangerous shoulder-to-shoulder racing, cheering crowds, and clouds of dirt and shale. The players' road to become the Speedway World Champion!
For bikers, there are two types of speed races: the Isle of Man TT and the rest. No race is more difficult. Take up the challenge of the legendary Snaefell Mountain course: all 37.73 miles faithfully reproduced with the champions and their bikes.
The next stage in the evolution of the world's most popular and comprehensive racing simulator is upon us. Gran Turismo 6, the latest installment in the best-selling series, will reach stores this Holiday season. Known for blurring the lines between virtual and reality, the Gran Turismo series has revolutionized the racing genre in the last 15 years, allowing fans to drive the most prolific collection of cars on the world's most legendary racetracks. Gran Turismo 6 takes the real driving simulator experience to a whole new level.
DRIVECLUB brings to life the heart and soul of car culture. An incredible, authentic and immersive PS4 driving experience, DRIVECLUB makes you feel the exhilaration of driving the most powerful and beautifully designed cars in the world; all rendered in staggering detail, inside and out as you race them in richly detailed real-world locations alongside your Club.
Turn your racing experience upside down! Nintendo’s Mario Kart franchise comes to the Wii U console in full HD, introducing new racing circuit designs and anti-gravity karts that will have players driving upside down. And for the first time, all of Bowser’s seven Koopalings are playable characters-- get a taste of being bad on the race track by playing as Iggy, Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Morton, Roy and Wendy. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favorite features, including the return of 12-player online competitive play, hang-gliders, underwater racing and motorbikes.
Become the star of the 2018 MotoGP™! Compete as a professional rider and race against all the champions of the MotoGP™ on 19 official tracks. Enjoy an even more immersive gaming experience thanks to the new features introduced in the game.
Discover, transform and test out the fastest and most iconic motorbikes in the worlds largest digital garage! More than 170 bikes, new models and categories, like the legendary Two-Strokes for real fans, the Supermoto with their ad hoc physics and the Caf Racers with their retro style. Set up your bike by customising the aesthetics, motor, brakes, suspension and transmission and enjoy more than 20 brands in Ride 2 to bring your rider to life, choosing gear and riding style!
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I am sure you’ve imagined a million times how your new or upgraded space should look like, right? Decorating a space or buying new furniture can be expensive, especially if you are a person of great taste yet you have a tight budget to match.
Sadly, to say, this can lead to one of these two things. You can overspend on pieces of furniture that you truly do not afford or settle for pieces of furniture that is cheap, but you do not really like.
Luckily, by taking advantage of more discounted online furniture from Payday Deals, you can easily bridge the gap between affordability and stylish furniture.
If you haven’t realized yet, then here is the big secret! Online shopping is the best thing that had happened since the invention of the internet. The virtual platform allows you to browse and compare prices of furniture from different online stores. Different stores often sell furniture of the same make and design at different prices. And as such, shopping from an online platform that sells your favourite furniture at the lowest price can help you save a fortune. Better yet, you should look out for online stores that deliver furniture at your doorstep at no extra cost once you click that purchase button.
2. Furniture Sale! The wait is always worth a fortune!
There is no better time to get that statement furniture you’ve always wanted than during the sale season. At least once every year most of the online furniture stores offer incredible sales on furniture. Getting up to 70% off the marked price of your favourite piece of furniture during the sale season is not out of ordinary. Taking advantage of the sale season and watching out on amazing deals such as buy one get one free‚ can help you to purchase more furniture at discounted prices, especially if you are moving to a new house.
This is the hottest deal for you if you are planning a complete furniture overhaul or when moving into a brand-new apartment. Look for online stores that are selling furniture in sets. Buying furniture sold in sets is not only cheaper but also allows you to get a better picture of how your house will look like once you’ve moved in. You will find that additional accessories like throw pillows are added along especially if you are shopping for sofas to spice up a set with accent colours.
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Buying furniture from online stores comes with amazing advantages. It completely eliminates the trouble of having to travel from one store to another trying to get a better deal. Shopping furniture online is easy and convenient as you can move from one online store to the next at a click of a button. Remember to take advantage of discounted deals and save a fortune.
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Applications will be made from a truck-mounted, ultra-low volume aerosol generator using the product Zenivex E4 RTU. Fact sheet and label also attached .
Pay attention to notices about spraying found through newspapers, websites, automated telephone messages or distributed by municipal, county or state agencies.
• Plan your activities to limit time spent outside during times of possible pesticide treatments.
• Move your pets, their food, and water dishes inside during ULV application. Also bring clothing and children’s toys inside.
• Stay away from application equipment, whether in use or not.
• Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed and with window air conditioners on non-vent (closed to the outside air) and window fans turned off during spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with surfaces that are still wet from pesticide spraying. Do not allow children to play in areas that have been sprayed until they have completely dried (approximately one hour).
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Fictional Characters with Disabilities—What Message Do They Send?
This post is written by NCTE member Patricia Dunn.
Whether students are disabled or nondisabled themselves, they absorb impressions about characters like or unlike themselves from the books they read for school. So when they read books that feature characters with disabilities, what messages are they getting about disability? Does the story reinforce reinforce negative stereotypes (that disabled people are pitiable, helpless, evil, super human, magically cured at the end, or dead)? Or does the text challenge negative stereotypes in its depiction of characters with impairments by showing that they are complex individuals, that they enjoy their lives and are as “normal” as nondisabled people, and that they have agency and voice?
Disabled characters are everywhere in canonical texts: Tom Robinson (and probably Boo Radley) in To Kill a Mockingbird; Lenny in Of Mice and Men; Laura in The Glass Menagerie; Tiresias in Oedipus; Doodle in the widely anthologized short story, “The Scarlet Ibis,” and so on. Classic texts will continue to be part of the curriculum for a long time to come, as well some of them should be. But teachers can take heed of how characters with disabilities are represented. We can then supplement the usual questions about theme, literary elements, or plot lines with critical questions about what the text seems to imply about characters (and real people) with disabilities.
In recent years, many more disability-themed YA novels have been published. Some, thankfully, actively work against old stereotypes. Works such Johnson’s Accidents of Nature, Orr’s Peeling the Onion, and Alexie’s True Diary, written by authors with disabilities similar to those of their protagonists, depict these characters as fully developed individuals with agency, voice, and a critical attitude toward their ableist societies. (See The Schneider Family Book Award website for lists of books with the most potential to disrupt harmful depictions.) Other new novels, however, continue to rely on old stereotypes. Some do a bit of both and cannot be put squarely into a thumbs-up or thumbs-down category. There are many such new novels to explore. However, teachers need to do more: we need to make sure that students reading recent disability-themed YA novels do not come away from those texts without questioning lingering stereotypes that might be woven into the novel’s assumptions.
Book cover of Disabling Characters: Representations of Disability in Young Adult Literature, by Patricia A. Dunn.
How is disability represented in this text?
What happens to the character with the disability at the end? What do you think of that ending? What message does it seem to deliver, in an unspoken way, about disability?
What are some implications of those representations for individuals in the real world?
Other questions might examine the extent to which exclusionary practices in society contribute to—indeed, disable the individual—more than does that person’s impairment. Paired readings can also be helpful: an older work that has embedded stereotypes can be read alongside a text that challenges those same stereotypes. See, for example, the excellent text-pairing suggestions made by Dynelle Fields, Kelly Kim, and Casey Spencer regarding books with stereotypical deaf characters being paired with more authentic depictions. And finally, all students can have a more informed basis for such a discussion by reading reviews of a particular book written by readers with the same disability as the book’s characters (see disabilityinkidlit).
Questioning stereotypes about disability can jump-start high-level class discussions and pave the way to questioning harmful stereotypes about other marginalized groups. Reading novels that feature strong, fully developed, authentic characters with disabilities is a refreshing experience. Such novels usually reward the reader by also being more lively, more unusual, and more complex across the board.
Patricia A. Dunn is a former high school teacher who now teaches preservice English teachers at Stony Brook University in New York. She has a regular column, Disabling Assumptions, in English Journal.
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Psychology professor Dr. Denilyn Rossi contends that the past is either a shadow that haunts us or a force that propels us. The choice is ours, she tells her students. What she doesn’t tell them is that her own past is a shadow she can’t seem to shake. Fear has immobilized he A psychologist paralyzed by fear.
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Convergence deals with three timelines intermixed throughout the story. Dr. Denilyn Rossi, a psychologist and later a psychology professor, has dealt with a stalker in the past and is dealing with a stalker now. Her first experience with a stalker destroyed her marriage to Keith, but at the same time gave her a feeling of empowerment that she survived the situation and that the stalker was in prison. But now, eight years later, she is consumed by self doubt, anxiety attacks, and the inability to Convergence deals with three timelines intermixed throughout the story. Dr. Denilyn Rossi, a psychologist and later a psychology professor, has dealt with a stalker in the past and is dealing with a stalker now. Her first experience with a stalker destroyed her marriage to Keith, but at the same time gave her a feeling of empowerment that she survived the situation and that the stalker was in prison. But now, eight years later, she is consumed by self doubt, anxiety attacks, and the inability to perform her job, knowing she is dealing with a stalker again. Constant fear is no way to live and Denilyn decides to do something to end the stalker threat forever.
I have trouble enjoying books that withhold so much from the reader that the protagonist knows. Both Denilyn, in her timelines and Adelia, in her timeline, often refer to what has happened in the past without us getting to know what has happened. The withholding of information from the reader, about big events of the past, while the characters talk all around the specific events without revealing what happened, is frustrating to me. But about a third of the way through the book I just let that go, especially because I started to have ideas about what had happened. For me the book actually got better once I had more information about the past because I began to care more then about what might happen in the future.
The author did an excellent job of making me feel the dread and fear of the stalker being right around the corner with no where to hide. I can usually stand back and read about what is happening to characters, without feeling scared myself, but there is a garage scene that really made me feel like things were "real". At the same time, the main character does some really unwise things when she is aware that someone is stalking her and threatening to kill her and those close to her and this was before she tries to take control of the future events.
This isn't my first Ginny L Yttrup novel but it's her first suspense novel. She absolutely nailed the genre. I really couldn't ask for anything more from a suspense novel. The main character is likable, the actions are believable and the tension couldn't have been any higher. I especially loved the way the author revealed details by going between prior years and current day events. There were spectacular plot twists that had me going back to re-read passages with the thought of "did that just ha This isn't my first Ginny L Yttrup novel but it's her first suspense novel. She absolutely nailed the genre. I really couldn't ask for anything more from a suspense novel. The main character is likable, the actions are believable and the tension couldn't have been any higher. I especially loved the way the author revealed details by going between prior years and current day events. There were spectacular plot twists that had me going back to re-read passages with the thought of "did that just happen?!!". Excellent suspense novel.
Wow. I was completely floored by this book. This is one of the most complex stories I've read in a long time.
Dr. Denilyn Rossi is a psychology professor - but she still deals with debilitating fear and PTSD over events that happened over 8 years ago. This character is so incredibly multi-faceted, it takes the length of the entire book to unravel all her complexities. And there are loads of plot twists along the way. Despite how intricate her character was, I was still able to relate and empathi Wow. I was completely floored by this book. This is one of the most complex stories I've read in a long time.
Dr. Denilyn Rossi is a psychology professor - but she still deals with debilitating fear and PTSD over events that happened over 8 years ago. This character is so incredibly multi-faceted, it takes the length of the entire book to unravel all her complexities. And there are loads of plot twists along the way. Despite how intricate her character was, I was still able to relate and empathize with her on many levels throughout the book.
The plot. Wow, I don't even know where to start, or what I can say without giving too much away. However you think this story is going to go, you're probably wrong. There will be a multitude of twists and turns before you reach the end, and the suspense keeps you turning pages.
I have not read one of Yttrup's previous books, but I greatly enjoyed her writing style and will definitely be checking out more of her work. The themes of fear and faith she weaves throughout this story were masterfully done, touched my heart in so many ways, and really make the reader think.
Overall, Yttrup pens a complex and unique novel of suspense and faith and knocks it out of the ballpark. I highly recommend this book!
Intriguing, fast-paced, thrilling and crazy plot twists, is what this first suspense novel from Ginny L. Yttrup produced.
Suspense is my favourite genre, and with favourite authors like Lynette Eason, Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon and Dani Pettrey I have quite high expectation when I give a new suspense author a try. Ginny met every expectation with this book. I found myself reading late in the evening/early morning hours to see what is going to happen and found myself a few times surprised with some excellent unexpected plot twists.
So why not full 5 stars - for me, the whole book felt like it was building up towards an ending that would be full of action and revelations. I guessed early on who the villain is, so I was waiting for the face to face at the end. It did come, but it felt a bit rushed. I would have liked a bit more revelation from the villain wrt why he did what he did and especially a better declaration wrt the accident so many years ago.
I loved the theme of overcoming your fears and truly letting go and trust in God's protection. I also love how Jay en Deni were honest with each other when they discussed their feelings and how they helped each other to work through what the experience.
Fans of Christian suspense should definitely pick up this book.
It's disappointing for me to say I didn't connect with this story at all, however, after a few chapters I was intrigued by Deni's situation and wanted to know how it played out.
"I turn away from the mirror and don't look back. I throw the paper towel into the trash, then dig through my backpack, pull out a tube of sunscreen, reapply it, and toss it back into the pack. I check the time on my phone. This is my last stop before Three Rivers. Am I ready? Yes. I've done everything necessary, except f It's disappointing for me to say I didn't connect with this story at all, however, after a few chapters I was intrigued by Deni's situation and wanted to know how it played out.
"I turn away from the mirror and don't look back. I throw the paper towel into the trash, then dig through my backpack, pull out a tube of sunscreen, reapply it, and toss it back into the pack. I check the time on my phone. This is my last stop before Three Rivers. Am I ready? Yes. I've done everything necessary, except for one thing. It's the reason I stopped here."
There's no action going on, it's almost like a diary describing Deni's day and her life as a professor with flashbacks explaining her trauma and fear levels as she tries to cope and move forward. The story just felt too fragmented to me, like puzzles pieces slowly being put together. It didn't grab my attention.
I easily suspected Keith, the husband, and Willow, the student. To me, Keith was either abusive or guilty.
My fave characters were Jaylan, the best friend, Deni's mom and Sonia the Detective. There's no violence in the story (someone gets hit by a baseball bat and there's an accident while skydiving...there's a confrontation with the bad guy at the end, but none of these are graphic or suspenseful). A character is killed off scene in a flashback but nothing is described and the scenario becomes more tragic than anything else. The writing hides A LOT from the reader or feels misleading. I just couldn't stand Keith and Denilyn is such a great character but her ways of coping and trying to heal are more told than experienced.
There was a VERY important detail left out until the end of the story and I just couldn't believe it wasn't revealed early on, felt like the narration was poking fun at the reader. There was a SLIGHT hinting towards this reveal but I totally missed it wondering what would happen next to Denilyn. When everything gets explained, it felt like the story was messing with my mind instead of trying to help me enjoy a suspenseful story played out with justice. I totally disagreed with Denilyn's tactics to flush the bad guy out, also felt tricked by that. Her personality completely changed and it just didn't feel practical or authentic to me.
This book wasn't for me, but I hope it helps and entertains others who need encouragement in a story like this one. Also the cover is good, but to me it doesn't match Denilyn's appearance.
Excuse me if this review doesn't make any sense -- I'm still reeling with aftershocks -- the post-read-I-can't-believe-I-survived-right-through-to-the-jittery-end kind. My brain is rattled, my tummy in knots and my heart is in permanent need of a defibrillator after reading Convergence (brilliant title, by the way -- crazy brilliant!) Phew!
So...this story...let's just say I was bemused and confused right from the start and stayed in that state for a good part of the read. Be prepared to feel lik Excuse me if this review doesn't make any sense -- I'm still reeling with aftershocks -- the post-read-I-can't-believe-I-survived-right-through-to-the-jittery-end kind. My brain is rattled, my tummy in knots and my heart is in permanent need of a defibrillator after reading Convergence (brilliant title, by the way -- crazy brilliant!) Phew!
Dr. Denilyn Rossi wrote a book on bullying. Then she picked up a stalker. Years later Deni once again is feeling out of control. She feels eyes watching her all of the time. How can it be her stalker? He hasn't been released from jail yet, or has he? Once again Deni's life is in danger. How can this be happening to her again?
This is author Ginny Yttrup's first suspense book and I have to say I was hooked from the very beginning! It did take me a bit to get used to the flow of the book. There are Dr. Denilyn Rossi wrote a book on bullying. Then she picked up a stalker. Years later Deni once again is feeling out of control. She feels eyes watching her all of the time. How can it be her stalker? He hasn't been released from jail yet, or has he? Once again Deni's life is in danger. How can this be happening to her again?
The suspense was top notch and I really enjoyed the characters. The story has a lot of twists and you possibly you might figure out who the bad guy is. But I think there were some other surprises in the last part of the book that added a lot to this novel. There is a lot of jumping around to different story lines but I thought it was really well done and I wasn't confused by it.
I now need to read more from Yttrup because all of her books that I have read have been amazing.
Wow! This book will certainly be making my top reads for 2019 list! Incredible! With just the right blend of predictability mixed with the totally unexpected, Convergence is a page-turner you won't be able to put down!
Deni is a psychologist who deals with crippling fear and panic attacks following a traumatic event in her past. I will allow you to find out the details yourself when you read, but in the story Deni has to deal with analyzing if the fear she is experiencing is her PTSD acting up, o Wow! This book will certainly be making my top reads for 2019 list! Incredible! With just the right blend of predictability mixed with the totally unexpected, Convergence is a page-turner you won't be able to put down!
Deni is a psychologist who deals with crippling fear and panic attacks following a traumatic event in her past. I will allow you to find out the details yourself when you read, but in the story Deni has to deal with analyzing if the fear she is experiencing is her PTSD acting up, or if she has truly found herself in danger again. Unfortunately when she faced her initial trauma, she didn't have the emotional or physical support she should have had. Instead, her fears including actual threats were dismissed which lead to a whole new gamut of emotional turmoil. Now years later, she has an even larger hurtle to determine if should trust her instincts or not.
Several years ago when I was in high school I dealt with a guy who started to stalk me. It started out when I met him in the hallway one day and said hello to him while walking to my class. I had seen him before but didn't know who he was. I was just being polite. Immediately after that he started showing up almost everywhere including my work. He would hug me for too long as if I was his girlfriend. I wouldn't hug him back but I wouldn't fight him because I was afraid to make a scene. He would show up at my lunch table with my friends and have his hands on me. Multiple times he would show up with his hand in a bandage and say it was because he lost his cool and either punched a locker or wall or whatever happened to be in front of him. One day I saw the evidence of him punching a hole through a wall. So needless to say, I was afraid of him. I told my friends I didn't want him near me and he scared me, but he acted really sly and they thought he was just nice. They even laughed about it and said they thought he was cool. I won't share any more details, but I will say that eventually they saw his true colors too and I was able to get him to leave me alone. I share this because this story really brought me back to that (So yes, this story CAN be a strong PTSD trigger). I wanted him to leave me alone but the people I thought would support me thought I was being unreasonable. It made me question myself if I was over-reacting or if he was a real threat. These are the types of thoughts that ran through Deni's mind, as her husband--the person who was supposed to be her biggest supporter and protector-- dismissed her fears and was absent when she needed him most. Sometimes the wounds from those we love are actually the ones that scar us the most.
This story is full of twists and turns and is sure to keep your mind racing. This is my first time reading a book by Ginny Yttrup, but from what I've read this is her first book in the Christian suspense/thriller genre and I never would have guessed. She writes like a truly seasoned suspense pro! This story had me on the edge of my seat and I highly recommend as a must-read!
Convergence absolutely rendered me speechless at the perplexing, electrifying conclusion except to say, "What just happened here!?" I even had to go back and re-read several of the chapters devoted to a specific heroine to fully "get" it! I felt as twisted as a pretzel as the author took me on a suspense-filled roller-coaster of a ride unlike any other.
Deni has major issues with fear for good reason. Years after being attacked by a stalker she has begun to have panic attacks, flashbacks, and st Convergence absolutely rendered me speechless at the perplexing, electrifying conclusion except to say, "What just happened here!?" I even had to go back and re-read several of the chapters devoted to a specific heroine to fully "get" it! I felt as twisted as a pretzel as the author took me on a suspense-filled roller-coaster of a ride unlike any other.
Deni has major issues with fear for good reason. Years after being attacked by a stalker she has begun to have panic attacks, flashbacks, and strange vibes that someone is once again watching her...following her. I SO admired her character—fearless, but terrified at the same time. Oxymorons, I know, but using faith as her shield she fights to empower herself over her fears. With the exception of her empathetic husband, she has a support group of great friends that I became attached to as well.
Very impressed by Yttrup's first attempt at suspense writing, I highly recommend this exhilarating, original page-turner!
Convergence is an intelligent, psychological thriller that digs deep into Deni's (the heroine) fears. You’re afraid right along with her, while second-guessing what is real and what is not. The read, as turbulent a ride as a raft being tossed over white-water rapids, keeps you flipping the pages and keeps you wondering who the stalker is from page one to the final chapters. Yttrup excels at misdirection, and the plot has many I-didn’t-see-that-coming moments.
Yttrup gives readers a flawed character driven psychological thriller. Deni was attacked ten years ago and feels she is being stalked today. We don't find the details of the past attack until well into the book. Much of the text consists of Deni's thinking.
I had difficulty with the plot structure of this book. The narrative flips back and forth between three different time periods and I felt that produced a disjointed plot. Another issue I had was the withholding of information. The narrative is Yttrup gives readers a flawed character driven psychological thriller. Deni was attacked ten years ago and feels she is being stalked today. We don't find the details of the past attack until well into the book. Much of the text consists of Deni's thinking.
I had difficulty with the plot structure of this book. The narrative flips back and forth between three different time periods and I felt that produced a disjointed plot. Another issue I had was the withholding of information. The narrative is written in the first person with long passages of Deni's thoughts. I was dismayed that at three quarters of the way through the book, we find out something about Deni that is an essential part of her life and who she is and what is happening to her. As a reader, I felt blindsided. Yttrup purposely let us think we were part of Deni's life when we were really being fooled.
There is another plot technique Yttrup used that really irritates me. At the end of a suspenseful scene, all looks lost and all goes black for Deni. At the beginning of the next chapter, all is well, Deni has somehow miraculously survived the black and is alive and well.
One other issue is that we are left hanging at the end of the novel with respect to one character, the one who attacked Deni years ago. He is active in the plot up to nearly the end then just disappears without his participation being resolved.
Readers who like a novel heavy on psychological suspense, mostly experienced through Deni's thoughts, may like this one.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it’s her first suspense book. I think it was definitely a good move on her part and mine. The story was interesting. Deni is a psychology professor who tells others dealing with bullying situations that “The past is either a shadow that haunts us or a force that propels us” (location 506). Yet she isn’t able to put her own counsel into practice very well. It’s a little eerie watching her as she wonders if she’s losing her mind.
The story moves This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it’s her first suspense book. I think it was definitely a good move on her part and mine. The story was interesting. Deni is a psychology professor who tells others dealing with bullying situations that “The past is either a shadow that haunts us or a force that propels us” (location 506). Yet she isn’t able to put her own counsel into practice very well. It’s a little eerie watching her as she wonders if she’s losing her mind.
The story moves from past to present and back frequently and between three women’s lives. It can be a little confusing at first but things become clearer as they converge. I wish there had been a little more on Willow.
The author uses a lot of vivid imagery. “Like a child hiding in the folds of her mother’s skirt, the morning sun shrinks behind dark, billowing clouds, seeming to have forgotten its own power” (location 94). I enjoyed it but it sometimes felt a little too much for me.
This was an enjoyable suspense book. There was plenty of action along with a twist or two. It showed how fear really can keep you a prisoner and that there is hope to break the cycle of fear. Deni had some good friends to support her and help her and it showed how necessary that is for us too….to have some people who know us well who are there for us when times are hard.
Thank you to Shiloh Run Press and Netgalley for providing me with a complimentary e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Convergence by Ginny L Yttrup is a thrilling, edge of your seat suspense novel. It dives deep into the plot twists that revolve around the lives of two different women. Before their lives converge, it can be a little confusing trying to keep track of the women and what is going on in their lives. Flipping between the past and present, and between Denilyn and Adelia's perspectives author Ginny L. Yyttup manages to build surprises into the plot that I really like! I felt for Denilyn - the trauma s Convergence by Ginny L Yttrup is a thrilling, edge of your seat suspense novel. It dives deep into the plot twists that revolve around the lives of two different women. Before their lives converge, it can be a little confusing trying to keep track of the women and what is going on in their lives. Flipping between the past and present, and between Denilyn and Adelia's perspectives author Ginny L. Yyttup manages to build surprises into the plot that I really like! I felt for Denilyn - the trauma she had experienced in the past and the fear that she was either being stalked again or her PTSD was making her think she was. I could relate to both the main characters, their stories, and their choices.
I like the fact that this a clean mystery/suspense thriller and that there are Christian references. I would certainly recommend this book as it is well written, with vivid imagery, and great first person narrative. I love the way I got caught up in the story and thought I knew what was going to happen...only to be proven wrong!!
I love the depth of Ginny’s books. Now, added to the depth is page turning suspense. Great read. Great ride.
I was intrigued to request an advance review copy of this suspense novel after reading the book’s description about a psychology professor who is overwhelmed by fear and anxiety after her experience with a stalker. One of the strengths of the book is definitely the inner journey of the protagonists in confronting their fears. The book skips around between different characters and points in time so it can be a little confusing to the reader but was still engaging enough for me to persist with the I was intrigued to request an advance review copy of this suspense novel after reading the book’s description about a psychology professor who is overwhelmed by fear and anxiety after her experience with a stalker. One of the strengths of the book is definitely the inner journey of the protagonists in confronting their fears. The book skips around between different characters and points in time so it can be a little confusing to the reader but was still engaging enough for me to persist with the plot. I found out later that this was a first time attempt at a suspense novel by a popular author of Christian books. I am a fan of suspense novels but I don’t normally read the Christian genre. The author did a good job of balancing the two genres, especially for a first attempt. Parts of the plot were a little bit clumsy and drawn out, but the characters were well-drawn and the settings at college and white-water rafting rounded out the story well. I would be interested in reading another suspense book by this author and my would recommend to my Christian friends who are looking for more variety in their reading material.
"The past is either a shadow that haunts us or a force that propels us."
"It is only faith, belief in what cannot be fully known or understood, that truly saves."
Convergence, a suspense/thriller novel from Ginny L. Yttrup, is a highly enjoyable read that will at some moments keep you on the edge of your seat while other moments have you scratching your head, unsure of where this book will converge to its final conclusion. Yttrup, a first time author for me, provides many thought-provoking pieces of prose that she weaves into this psychological thriller. Denilyn is a likable character, scars and flaws included, that the reader should be rooting for all of the way. There are confusing shifts in timeline and characters that do take some time getting used to and Yttrup does do a great job of merging these together. There were times I was blown away, times I had to keep reading to see what happened next, which is what you look for in these types of suspense books. I loved all the many references to faith, facing your fear through the help of God, and trusting in God to get you through tough situations. Yttrup provides some red herrings and many, many situations where she only gives you a small amount of information to work with to keep you intrigued, though possibly confused.
But all in all, this is a solid suspense book with a lot to like about it. I would definitely recommend it because I did find it both unique and compelling and the writing was really good. I saw in the acknowledgments that she thanked Brandilyn Collins and I can see that fans of hers would like this book.
*I received this book free from Netgalley and publisher Barbour in exchange for an honest review.
Ginny Yttrup has penned a new genre for her in this suspense/psychological thriller. With a spiritual undertone, Yttrup combines incidents from the past and present to create a roller coaster ride from start to finish.
Danilyn Rossi is a psychologist, college professor and successful published author. She has recovered from a horrible stalking situation that almost ended with her dead. But the perpetrator is in prison, and now it is time to move on with her life. She is a Christian, but is still Ginny Yttrup has penned a new genre for her in this suspense/psychological thriller. With a spiritual undertone, Yttrup combines incidents from the past and present to create a roller coaster ride from start to finish.
Danilyn Rossi is a psychologist, college professor and successful published author. She has recovered from a horrible stalking situation that almost ended with her dead. But the perpetrator is in prison, and now it is time to move on with her life. She is a Christian, but is still questioning why God put her through this difficult time. When, once again, she feels as though she is being stalked, it brings back the PTSD she suffered from after the first incident. Is she going crazy or is history repeating itself? When 3 women's lives converge, one dead, one being stalked, and a leery college student, the answer at last comes to light. A psychological thriller that definitely focuses on the mind games that stalkers can employ to make one question their sanity and their peace of mind.
"I don't think trust is a feeling. I believe it is a choice. And on those days when doubt plagues me, I ask for His (God) help to believe what I can't see. That's faith, believing what we can't see. And in this world, we can't always see goodness."
A very good start in a new genre for Ginny L. Yttrup.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from Shiloh Run Press through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. That being said, Yttrup's foray into suspense is a jigsaw puzzle that keeps you engrossed to the end. Inspired by a tragedy that occurred in her neighborhood, Convergence touches on bullying, stalking, PTSD and faith. Definitely read this if you enjoy her other work.
Fasten your seatbelts. Convergence is a fantastic suspense. I throughly enjoyed this book. Suspense fans will not be disappointed. I received an arc from Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.
“Convergence” by Ginny Yttrup was a great read! I have to admit, though, I had a hard time getting into this book, but once I got further in, I was hooked! I couldn’t wait to see how the story ended and what really was going on with Denilyn, the main character.
Denilyn Rossi is a psychology professor who is trying to deal with her past. She is trying to put everything behind her and get on with life, as she tells her students. However, that is easier said than done! Adelia Sanchez is ready to con “Convergence” by Ginny Yttrup was a great read! I have to admit, though, I had a hard time getting into this book, but once I got further in, I was hooked! I couldn’t wait to see how the story ended and what really was going on with Denilyn, the main character.
Denilyn Rossi is a psychology professor who is trying to deal with her past. She is trying to put everything behind her and get on with life, as she tells her students. However, that is easier said than done! Adelia Sanchez is ready to confront her past and get on with life. Both of their lives converge, eventually. This book had a couple of great twists that I really didn’t see coming.
This was the first book I read by Ginny Yttrup, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more books by her. I definitely recommend this book if you enjoy good, clean, suspense novels.
This is a very well written christian suspense novel that will keep you turning the pages. It is one of those rare books that you don't want to end, but you just have to know whats going to happen next. I'm not good at writing what I want to say about a book, so I'll just say you won't regret getting this book. Thank you Barbour Publishing, Shiloh Run Press via NetGalley for the ARC of this awesome book! This is my honest opinion and I highly recommend this book.
Romantic Suspense is one of my go-to genres. I love reading a good mystery and getting lost in the chase and the high tension. I know that Ginny L. Yttrup has written for Love Inspired Suspense, so I figured this would be a safe bet when it comes to reading a suspense novel. The suspense is definitely there, but it is a lot of psychological warfare in Delia's head. She has been attacked seven years ago, and the readers are lead to believe it is happening again. The stalker in the shadow issue was handled well and hiked up the tension like I expected. But . . . the two points of view from Adelia and Delia were a little confusing to follow, especially when Delia had two different time frames- 2010 and 2017. Both of the sections were written in first person and Yttrup does include the time and person's name before each switch, but sometimes I had a hard time figuring out the difference. As for the identity of the bad guy, I had a huge suspicion early on who the bad guy was because of the way he came across in the novel, and Yttrup kept throwing more clues toward him to prove me right. Overall, the concept was pretty interesting and definitely something had hadn't seen before, and the tension was realistic and had me lurking around the corner behind Delia, knowing something was about to happen. But the point of view shifts really threw me for a loop and had me doubting if I really understood the novel. I think fans of Elizabeth Goddard and Dee Henderson might enjoy the novel.
I received a complimentary copy of Convergence by Ginny L. Yttrup from Barbour Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.
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A retirement home in The Netherlands has developed an ingenious share house solution to help both the young and the elderly. Students live rent-free at the retirement home. In exchange they work 30 hours a month around the home, arranging dinners but mostly just spending time with elderly residents. The programme has brought great results for both the elderly and the students themselves who learn a lot from their new slightly older friends. Click here to learn more.
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These cool wholesale Korn Logo T-Shirts are sure to be great sellers in your store! This KORN merchandise is manufactured under license (officially licensed) by Kings Road Merch. Black color.
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Colman had his yearly well checkup last week with our pediatrician. We’re pretty sure, based on all of Colman’s measurements from the various doctors we see, that he hasn’t grown any in the past year. Our pediatrician is sending the data to Texas Children’s Hospital so they can add that to Colman’s file. I don’t want to hurry Colman toward a heart transplant, but I want to make sure that they have all of the data since he is still a fairly new patient to them.
I spoke to the nutritionist from TCH today as well. I faxed Colman’s nutrition log to her a couple of weeks ago, so she could see if there were any holes to fill. (Nutrition log sounds kind of fancy. In reality, it’s my scribblings of what Colman eats on a daily basis.) She thought everything looked pretty good and suggested substituting heavy whipping cream in any recipe that calls for milk, so I think I’ll try that in pancakes and see how they turn out. I’d already implemented several of the suggestions she’d made, including switching Colman from two percent milk to whole milk and melting down Colman’s ice cream, blending it with several packages of Carnation Instant Breakfast and refreezing it, which adds a couple hundred calories to a serving of ice cream and Colman is none the wiser.
We have an appointment for a blood draw and check at the Hem/Onc Clinic at CHOSA on June 13th, and I will be curious to see if we’ve made any progress in the weight department. I’m trying to make sure to offer lots of snacks during the day, like a big bowl of hot, buttered popcorn while he’s watching TV, and then a bedtime snack of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a glass of milk, apples with peanut butter or peanut butter crackers.
I went to Colorado on a girls’ vacation last week and then Kevin left for Peru on a mancation a couple of days after I got back. Kevin’s texting some great pictures, and I’m taking care of Rowan. He caught a bad stomach bug and had to miss his last few days of preschool for the year. He keeps saying, “Oh, no! I gotta go potty.” Then when he sits down on the potty, he says, “Oh, no, poor Rowwweeeee,” and makes a sad face.
I woke him up from his nap this afternoon because we had to go get Liam and Colman from school. He’s been walking around the last few days in just his underwear, and I couldn’t convince him that it was a good idea to put on any clothes to go pick up the boys. So I just took him to school in his diaper and kept my fingers crossed that I wouldn’t have car trouble. Because I don’t care how nice you look, nothing screams WHITE TRASH more than standing on the side of the road with a giant toddler in nothing but a diaper. I did have his shoes in my purse, but I don’t think that would have done much to help that particular image.
It’s a good thing he’s not allergic to peanut butter!!
« I need some magic!
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I have always had a weight problem. The last 5 years have been a struggle. I have overcome a lot of things, from abuse to eating disorders, and I am proud to say that slowly but surely I have become a better and stronger person. I am a stress eater and am in a profession that is based on stress. I am getting healthy not only for myself but for my children. I want to be able to see them get married and babysit their children. My son is overweight and I want to be an inspiration to him. I have overcome many challenges especially to continue to lose weight and get healthy.
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Psychotherapists use a variety of techniques to help improve a patient’s quality of living and mental state. The National Institute of Mental Health states that one-third of adults experience an emotional or substance abuse problem or disorder in their lifetime. Almost 25 percent of adults will experience depression or anxiety. When this happens to you, don’t go it alone – get help.
How does psychotherapy help? Why do people consider psychotherapy an option?
By talking with a mental health professional, many people have found that their quality of living has improved. This can be a small increase or completely transformative — the spectrum of help provided through psychotherapy is vast and can be long-term.
Feeling overwhelmed and in despair for long periods of time.
Experiencing emotional difficulties and problems which make day to day life a chore and seem impossible.
The behaviours brought about by these emotions damage relationships, either through withdrawal or aggression.
With no one else to turn to an outside source of help is the safest option.
Many studies have shown that psychotherapy is an effective form of treating and managing mental illnesses and other emotional disorders. Many see an increase in their quality of life, as well as the potential for a total transformation.
The positive effects of psychotherapy can also be found in physical illness. Psychotherapy can increase the survival time of those who have gone through heart surgery, transplants, and cancer treatments because of the positivity and support it gives them. This means that psychotherapy effects both a person’s physical and mental well-being.
It is true, however, that no one can be cured overnight. The positive aspects of psychotherapy can be both short-term and long-term, but effort on the part of both parties is required for at least several sessions – possibly even years.
How do you get the most out of psychotherapy?
First, be willing. It’s imperative that you both cooperate with your psychotherapist and follow any at-home instructions they offer you.
Next, remember that therapy is a two-way street. Your therapist has responsibilities to treat you competently with approved therapy methods and understanding. You also have a responsibility to follow instructions, not be combative, and be open to what your therapist has to say.
How do I know the therapy is working?
Remember to take a baby steps approach to psychotherapy. You won’t see instant results, so don’t be downtrodden when you aren’t magically cured within a month. Any progress is good progress.
You’ll also know your therapy is working when you have a good rapport with your psychotherapist. When you’re both putting in a positive effort, you both know you’re succeeding. When you feel stuck or like you aren’t moving forward with a therapist, they may not be a good fit for you so be sure to raise this with your therapist.
Remember to look at your therapist’s opinions and observations objectively. Consider them with as rational a mind as possible. Being immediately combative and dismissive isn’t a great way to get better.
Don’t be afraid if you’re having a lot of emotional moments and breakdowns in and after therapy starts. You’re likely tackling a lot of tough subject matter, and this can make your emotions run high. Crying is usually a good sign. Often, the more emotional you feel after therapy, the more proof you have that you are getting somewhere.
Never forget — psychotherapy treatment isn’t easy, but the results you’ll see are worth working for.
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This is a placeholder page for Roland Neal, which means this person is not currently on this site. We do suggest using the tools below to find Roland Neal.
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For more than a decade, Star Quality Swingsets has been crafting vinyl playsets and bringing countless hours of enjoyment to children all across the nation. Our family-owned and operated business based in Lancaster County PA is committed to creating safe and durable swingsets for your children or grandchildren.
We invite you to browse our extensive product line and see our many options, both in colors and configurations. All of our swingsets are made with pressure-treated wood, vinyl coverings for safety, powdered coated corner brackets and stainless steel hardware. We stand behind our work and your maintenance-free swingset choice will be backed by a 5 Year Warranty. We look forward to helping you find the perfect swingset for your family today!
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It's a dog-eat-dog world for many of us as we plug away at our computer each day. But watch what happens when an actual dog named Josie sits at a laptop and sees another dog on the screen playing with a squeak toy.
Not sure if Josie is interested in the other dog or the toy. Either way it's fun watching her reach out to play.
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The website is for the National Bureau of Economic Research. Within this website, there are publications, activities, meetings, data, people, and information on the bureau.
NBER is a non- profit organization that uses many different sources to understand the economy. The research they do is so that they can understand economical issues that influence our society. The bureau is there to oversee all the effects that public policies, policy proposals and other factors have on our economy.
The subjects to name a few are Exclusive, Top Stories from the Web, CEO, Economy, Opinion, Personal Finance, etc. Each has publications/articles underneath, showing the most current information on the given subject. For example, underneath “CEO” is The Disruptors of the Decade, this may change in the next few moments because of how frequent this website is updated.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis website is there to give us an insight into the U.S. economy. The website has current news releases, publications, resources, statistics of Real GDP, etc.
On the first page one can see the U.S. Economic Accounts such as the national, international, regional, and industry. Following each count there is information such as for the National Economic Accounts data there is GDP, Personal Income and Outlays, Corporate Profits, Fixed Assets and Satellite Account. Underneath the International Accounts data they offer information on Balance of Payments, Trade in Goods and Services, International Services, International Investment Position, Operations of Multinational Companies, Survey Forms and Related Materials and a view of all International Accounts. Underneath the Regional Accounts they offer information on GDP by State and Metropolitan Area, State and Local Area Personal Income and RIMS II Regional Input-Output Multipliers. For the Industry Accounts they offer information on Annual Industry, Accounts, Benchmark Input-Output Accounts, Satellite Accounts, and Supplemental Statistics. There are charts and tables within the information given illustrating each of these.
The website offers information on the Federal recovery programs and BEA statistics. There is the latest statistics on Real GDP, Personal Income, Int’l Trade in Goods and Services, and U.s. Int’l Transactions.
The Global Business Cycle Indicators website publishes indexes to find peaks in the business cycle. These indexes are for nine different countries. Within this website, one can print out the “Business Cycle Indicators Handbook,” subscribe to a monthly report, get membership, find the latest press releases on the Leading Economic Indexes.
This website serves as an informational source to help companies become stronger. One can get information on the latest trends and view forecasts. It gives you information on leadership development as a way to strengthen those in charge.
The website describes in detail what kind of people they have in alliance with them. Information on what and who the councils are made up. There are events and forums, so that they can get different perspectives on how to improve.
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Discovering the latest insights into what music does to our brains and body.
How to use music to boost your mental and physical health at any age.
When are good times to listen to music.
How music is being used to effectively and powerfully help patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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In Episode 82 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by ultra runner Zach Bitter. In 2015, Zach broke the U.S. 100-mile record, running a very tidy 11:40:55. That’s the equivalent of nearly four straight 3:03 marathons AND it was 402 laps on a 400m track! Today on the show Zach and I discuss his running history, how fat adaptation has changed his trajectory as a runner, and how the FASTER study is changing the game.
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Final Project Proposal - Website of philiphopper!
You have all sent me ideas for your final video project and I will attempt to respond to all of these e-mails on an individual basis. However, I suggest that you work in small groups of 2-3. Of course you may work alone if you like but in either case you must post a more fully developed project idea on the blog this week. This may take the form of an outline or shot list. Or it may be a more fully developed text describing your idea. Please also indicate if you are in a group or not and who are the group members.
Four guys playing cards (Tarneeb) two partners against two partners, the loser partners beat each other. Then they play another round they win then they conciliate with each other.
Winners: Abed & Mohammad Losers: Haytham & Shareef Location: inside – living room After the first round Mohammad slaps Abed accusing him that he is the reason why they lost the round and he call him a donkey partner, then Abed slaps Mohammad back and the get in fight with each other (wrestling) who brings the other down. Haytham and Shareef try to break up the fight and stop both of them and they convince them to play another round. Abed and Mohammad win this round and Mohammad shout out loud “ GOD” and both of them Mohammad and Abed stand up and they apologize to each other. During the whole scene there is a fifth character that is sitting alone looking at his friends and bored of what they are doing. This character will be considered as the marginalized character that doesn't take a part in fights and games. He is their friend that always make fun of people who become serious when they play "Tarneeb".
- the video will show how the surveillance devices especially the cameras affect people ,their feelings, their interaction with their homes and their behaviors through different shots. Also how the surveillance devices make people feel that they are live under the control (they don't have freedom).
-First shot will show how the usage of surveillance devices could be a good way to control children’s behaviors. (Actors: Two or three children, Adam and Omar).
-Second shot will show how people feel when there are a surveillance devices in their home for example use a character to do different face expressions(angry ,annoy, fear..(The actor could be male or female, Dina or qais).
-Third shot will show male or female teenagers( Aya, or mahdy) who are living under the surveillance devices and they act like they are under the control of these devices such as camera.
Qusay, Nadim and Maen - so this is an "everyday life" story? Maybe the Tarneeb character can comment on the card game - could be VO - could make the video more interesting.
Dina khaled,Aya kurd, Asma - okay surveillance in the home. Each one of your "shots" sounds like a "scene" to me. And a scene is usually made up of a series of shots. Unless each "shot" is taken as if it is from an actual surveillance camera. Is that what you had in mind?
I'm going to work with Dima Akel on the final project.
Our idea is show two student characters and compare between them in their way of studding. the purpose of this project is to clarify the best way to study and how to avoid being late in doing homework's. we are going to focus on time therefore the video will start by a shot for a clock.
The first character will be a smart student, the second character is the lazy student. their will be other secondary characters such as: mother, sister and three friends.
the next scene will show the smart student wake up and take the breakfast, while in the same time the lazy student will still sleep. so the video will show the time then a scene for each of the students practice. at the end the clock is 9: the smart student finish his studies and goes to sleep at the same time the lazy student didn't finish his study and still awake.
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The Witches' Cycle Route - Yellow Zebra Tours Blog: Bike tours, Segway Tours, Bike rental, City Tours and more!
Back in the 17th century, in the North Moravia, a dark episode in the Czech Republic’s history occurred. A series of witch hunts were taking place, with the holding of a great many sham trials. As a result, many innocent souls were burned at the stake. When you take a ride on The Witches’ Cycle Route near to the Jeseníky Mountains, you’ll get a chance to see some of the key locations of this tragedy and hear some of the sad stories surrounding it. This path is easy to traverse thanks to ingenious road signs depicting a witch on a bicycle.
First of all these trials were from 1678 – 1696. As a result, more than 100 people are estimated to have died. The leader of these trials was Jindřich František Boblig, an old judge, and there was probably a connection to the Bohemian’s unwillingness to give up Protestantism during the Catholic Reformation.
The first trail starts in Mohelnice, now famous for its memorial to Kryštof Lautner, who was a victim himself. Unfortunately he was to die because he dared to stand up to Boblig in demanding an end to these witch hunts.
As we continue along the route, you’ll see many more memorial plaques in remembrance of other victims of the trials. Furthermore you’ll also get to visit Vernířovice, which was where the frenzy saw it’s beginnings. Because someone saw a local girl, Marie Schuhová taking the bread of communion from her mouth and putting it into her prayer book during mass.
Within the Renaissance Chateau in Velké Losiny, which you’ll see along the way, is where the judgment tribunal sat. Three exhibitions relate the history of the trials. One in Šumperk, in the cellars of the Gothic Moated Fortress in Jeseník. Also another is in the Municipal Museum in Zlaté Hory.
Finally, in In Bělá pod Pradědem you’ll find one of the most poignant memorials. This is to a mother who, after watching her two daughters lose their heads, ends her own suffering with the same fate.
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Gone are the days when your edited manuscript returns to you covered in the blood-red slashes of your editor’s unforgiving pen. Today, your edited manuscript most often returns as a Word document covered in the bewildering lines and challenging comments within Word’s Track Changes feature.
Whether Microsoft meant it as an ode to tradition or a reminder to every writer about the seriousness of editing, these edits are still, by default, set to show up in blood-red starkness.
Regardless of your feelings about using Word, it behooves every writer to learn how to use Track Changes.
When the success of your edit relies on knowing this useful aspect of the world’s most-used word processor, you’ll want to know exactly what you’re doing before diving into your edits.
Track Changes does exactly what it says: it tracks the changes made to a Word document.
Every deleted space, every added word, every formatting change and more is meticulously tracked so that any parties working on a document can see the document’s evolution over time as well as who made what change.
For better or worse, Track Changes is the de facto digital editing tool of choice for editors.
While Google Docs offers a worthy alternative, especially considering its automatic versioning history, Word’s Track Changes is a stalwart of the editing business for its robust features and relative ease of use.
First, a note about any tutorial for a major piece of cross-platform software: specific differences abound based on whether you’re using the Windows, Mac, Android or iOS applications and what version number you’re using.
The screenshots below show the most recent version of Microsoft Word for Mac, and the tutorials speak specifically to Word for Mac users. However, this quick introduction to Track Changes should lead you in the right direction on any platform for the basics of using this editing tool.
Let’s assume you’ve received an edited manuscript back from your editor, but when you open the Word file they’ve sent, you don’t immediately see anything different. What gives?
The editor may not have saved the file with Track Changes still turned on. (It happens!) But there are a few simple steps you can take to fix the problem — if you’ve actually been sent an edited file.
Reviewing this process will also help you understand the basics of working with Track Changes, even if you only plan to use Track Changes for your own first few rounds of self-editing.
To see what work your editor has accomplished, click the Review tab, then locate the toggle button titled Track Changes. Click that button to turn Track Changes on.
Once clicked, you should immediately see a sidebar appear to the right of your text containing your editor’s edits and comments.
If the Track Changes sidebar fails to appear, try three more actions before contacting your editor to see if they may have sent you the wrong document.
Simple Markup denotes edits with a line on the left-hand side and reveals editorial comments. However, because it’s so simple, it doesn’t show where the precise edit occurred.
All Markup reveals every edit inline. This mode shows exactly what your editor did.
No Markup presents the edited version to you but without sidebars and without revealing what edits were made. It’s a clean version of the final product after your editor’s edits.
Original presents the file as it was before the editor attacked it. This mode may be useful to make comparisons between your version and your editor’s version.
If this drop-down menu was set to No Markup or Original when you turned on Track Changes, you won’t see any changes. If it’s set to Simple Markup, you may only see minimal changes.
When you’re first working with an edited document, be sure that All Markup is selected.
2. Next, click the Markup Options drop-down menu and ensure that all its items are checked: Comments, Ink, Insertions and Deletions, Formatting, and Track Moves From/To.
If you only want to remove seeing any of those types of edits, uncheck the selection. For example, to only see insertions and deletions, uncheck every other item.
3. In that same drop-down menu, go to Reviewers and ensure that All is checked. If you had multiple editors work on the same document (which isn’t recommended) and only want to see one editor’s changes, ensure that they’re the only name checked in this menu.
If you’ve tried each of these steps and still don’t see your edits, contact your editor.
After ensuring your edits appear, now the real work begins: Accepting or rejecting edits.
Doing this either locks in the edit or prevents the edit from occurring.
Within the review tab and to the right of the Markup drop-down menus live the Accept/Reject buttons. To start working through each edit, click within your main text where your first edit occurred or click the first edit in the sidebar. Then, go back to the menu and click Accept or Reject.
Word will automatically jump to the next edit, meaning that you can continue to click Accept or Reject without having to click back into the main text or the sidebar edits. You may also right-click any edit and select Accept Change or Reject Change.
Your editor may leave comments throughout your manuscript. Often, they will ask questions to seek clarification.
To reply, either click on the comment icon in the top right of their comment or right-click their comment and select Reply To Comment.
If a comment needs no reply and you’d like to remove it or archive it, select Delete or Resolve in the Review tab.
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This brief, introductory tutorial should give you a firm foundation for tackling edits in Track Changes.
And if your editor is particularly nice and tech-savvy, they may even use some color other than red to mark up your manuscript.
If you’ve used Track Changes, what problems have you had? Or, what’s the best comment you’ve received on your writing?
I learned this from my editor earlier this year and it allowed her and I to keep track of our progress. I wasn’t all that experienced before but I am now. It’s an easy to use and understand program and it helps communicate the changes the editor is attempting to explain to the writer.
I’m new to using Track Changes and fairly low tech. When I received the document in an email and open, then accept changes and comment. I cannot close and save. So, are the acceptances saved? And, how do I return in the email if I can’t save? Are they saved automatically? I know, I’m a dunce.
My feelings about using Word are: It didn’t come with my (used) computer, and I have neither the money nor the inclination to shell out for a piece of software that has a perfectly functional open-source equivalent.
And I went straight from from hard-copy editing to self-publishing.
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